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PROFILES SPECIAL EDITION:

2012 MAMSDC CorporAtion of the yeAr

BuilDing SuCCeSS through Support & eDuCAtion

WhAt’S inSiDe:

Meet the Council raising the Bar: educational programs & Business Development Certification leads to Success MBE SPONSOr:

STEvE DuNN, Chairman, JE Dunn

KAy SAuNDErS CEO, BEllEwEthEr, ltD

MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council

MArvIN CArOLINA, Jr. VP COrPOratE DiVErsity, JE Dunn

2012 EDITION

Editor Eric W. Harland Project Coordinator Caress Gonzales

In this Issue

MAMSDC Project Lead Asya Evans

Welcome To the MAMSDC Special Edition.........................................P.04 Meet The Council ................................................................................................P.05 The NMSDC In 2012: Joset B. Wright......................................................P.11

Staff Writer & Online Content Caroline Knecht

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American Digital Security.......................................................................................P.12 Alexander Mechanical Contractors, Inc. ...........................................................P.14 Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc..............................................................................P.16 Burtin & Associates, Inc...........................................................................................P.18 Controlled Environment Products, Inc..............................................................P.20

Educational Programs & the NMSDC.....................................................P.22 Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee (MBEIC).........P.25 Diggs Construction, LLC. .......................................................................................P.26 DG Business Solutions, Inc.....................................................................................P.28 DuraComm..................................................................................................................P.30 EccoSelect....................................................................................................................P.32 eVolv Solutions...........................................................................................................P.34

2012 Corporation Of The Year....................................................................P.37 Gates Bar-B-Q..............................................................................................................P.40 Greenleaf Construction Co., Inc. ..........................................................................P.42 JMA Information Technology................................................................................P.44 Luevano Hart Construction, LLC .........................................................................P.46 Perfect Output............................................................................................................P.48

UBM Success Story.............................................................................................P.50 P/Strada........................................................................................................................P.52 Technology Group Solutions, LLC.......................................................................P.54 Treco, Inc. .....................................................................................................................P.56 Unlimited Building Maintenance........................................................................P.58

Turner Construction: Exceeding Expectations................................P.60 WingGate Travel.........................................................................................................P.62 Diversity Compliance Group.................................................................................P.64 MBEConnect................................................................................................................P.65 VendTech Enterprise, LLC.......................................................................................P.66

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CelebratingOurSuccess From the MAMSDC Leadership

elcome to a very special issue of MBEConnect Profiles magazine, one that is completely dedicated to the MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council (MAMSDC). Inside this issue you will find detailed business profiles of some of the first class Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) certified by our council.

Brian Britton Chairman

It is with great pleasure that we acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of the MAMSDC and the goals that we have set for our organization in the future. Since the establishment of our council over 25 years ago, we have worked to connect and advocate for the mutually beneficial partnerships between our corporate members and our MBEs. MAMSDC has strived to be the premier organization, in the Greater Kansas City area and the state of Kansas to create opportunities for our corporate members and MBEs to build relationships with the hopes of working together. This has been our focal point for the mutual economic advancement and growth of the communities we collectively serve. MAMSDC is a privately funded, 501(c)3 corporate services organization and is an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). We are one of the few not for profit organizations that receive no federal or state support and survive entirely on the support of our corporate members and certified MBEs. Our members include major corporations and public entities in industry, finance, professional services, construction, consumer products and health care organizations that are tapping into the emerging global marketplace.

Chris Evans Chairman, MBEIC

Lonnie C. Scott President/CEO

Our corporate members look to MAMSDC for minority owned and operated companies that can meet the needs of their demanding supply chain. Our corporate members understand the true benefit of utilizing MAMSDC certified MBEs as an opportunity to deliver innovative, quality products, along with world-class customer service. Corporations partner with MAMSDC with the understanding that minority supplier diversity programs are not just a competitive advantage, but a strategic imperative. As this issue indicates, MAMSDC is proud of the hard work and achievements of our certified MBEs, as well as the dedication to supplier diversity exhibited by our corporate members. MAMSDC and the minority business community have come a long way since the organization was founded. The journey is not yet complete, and we look forward to continued success and growth moving forward.

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MAMSDC TE M “When you create your own destiny, you prevent others from doing it for you.”

Lonnie Scott President MAMSDC (10 years)

The MAMSDC staff is dedicated to providing excellent service to its certified MBEs and corporate members.

Responsible for: Council Management, Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Council Spokesperson, Program Development, Government Relations, Fund Development & Grant Solicitation.

“Success always comes when preparation meets opportunity. The result is our suppliers bring added skill sets that prove to be advantageous to corporate members that value reducing costs, Maggie Riley Director of Events promoting innovation and connecting with a broader MAMSDC customer base.” (8 years)

Responsible for: Media Relations, Publications, Annual Awards Luncheon, Annual Golf Outing, Business Opportunity Fair, Holiday Bash, Meeting Planning, In-kind Contribution Solicitations, Special Events, Sponsorships, Contributions, Programs, Quality Control, Web Management, Corporate Members Orientation, Corporate Member Services, MAMSDC Marketplace Reporting, In-kind Contribution Solicitations, Other Member Training, Information Dissemination.

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Donna Wright Vice President MAMSDC (6 years)

“Making the connection between corporations and MBEs is my passion! It is an important effort because it leverages the core American values of fairness and equal opportunity by attempting to level the playing field in the U.S. business environment. My greatest joy is to know that I’ve participated!”

Responsible for: Facilities Management, Program and Funding Development, Corporate Recruitment, Corporate Member Services, Site Events, MBE Recruitment, MBE Orientation, MBE Outreach, MBE Development, Area Site Visits, Certification Applications, Certification Reviews, MBE Programs, Personnel Management.

“When corporations and minority businesses work together, the results are amazing! I am thrilled to play a role in helping them both achieve greater results. It’s a win-win for everyone, most Asya Evans Business Development importantly, the community MAMSDC in which they serve”. (2 years)

Responsible for: Corporate Recruitment and Retention, Corporate Outreach, Special Projects, Certification Review and Site Visits, Corporate Development, MBE Development, Corporate/MBE Orientations, MBE Outreach and Retention, MBEIC Liaison. mbeconnectmagazine.com 5

“Start-up businesses are my favorite. After the framework of the business is laid out, that’s when the innovation in business Nicholas Stewart takes place… innovative minds are Certification Specialist in small business.” MAMSDC (2 years)

Responsible For: Certification Review, Site Visits, MBE Orientations, MBE Outreach, MBE Development, MBE Programs, MBE Retention, MBE Recruitment, MBEIC Liaison, Corporate Recruitment & Retention.

The current staff of six ensures that all of the organization’s needs are consistently met in both the Kansas City headquarters and the Wichita satellite office. Get to know the passionate individuals who continue to help MAMSDC carry out its mission and fulfill its vision.

“I have been with the council seven years and continue to be amazed at the big accomplishments of our tiny group of passionate, dedicated Mary McMenemy Administrative Assistant staff.” MAMSDC (7 years)

Contact the MAMSDC Staff

Responsible for: Certification Applications, MBE Database Oversight, Payment Posting, Member Records & Mailings, Office Support Services, Mail Distribution, bid/RFP Postings, Board Committees, NMSDC Reports.

Kansas City 1109 E. 9th Street Kansas City, MO 64106 816-221-4200 info@mambdc.org

Wichita 200 East 1st Street Suite 303 Wichita, KS 67202 316-303-1703

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Minority Supplier Development Council Developing and Growing Opportunities for MBEs For almost three decades, the MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council (MAMSDC) has enhanced the growth and development of minority owned business enterprises (MBEs) through participation in private and public sector procurement programs. As one of 37 regional councils of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), MAMSDC represents businesses across Kansas and Western Missouri. The official mission of MAMSDC is to “Increase business development opportunities between majority and minority businesses and to strengthen our community.” Foremost, the council aims to facilitate greater corporate purchasing volume with MBE suppliers through a robust and involved network. MAMSDC continually strives to achieve excellence and has a history full of innovation, dedication and hard work.

History In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s,

Growth over the

Years

1986:

minorities across the Kansas City metropolitan area were becoming increasingly frustrated with the state of affairs in the city, especially with the lack of opportunities available to them in the world of business. In Kansas City, 29% of the 1.4 million residents at the time were minorities, yet very few had access to meaningful business opportunities. A group of Kansas City business leaders, including members of the Civic Council and Chamber of Commerce, banded together to create an organization in order to change

In six months, the council helps 19 minority firms get more than $1.2 million in business.

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the status quo and create a more equitable business environment in the city. A purchasing council for minorityowned businesses was one of many ideas that emerged. That organization was first known as the Kansas City Minority Supplier Development Council (KCMSDC) and was officially established in 1983. KCMSDC founders concluded that the Board of Directors should exclusively consist of corporate CEOs. Top business executives from Hallmark Cards, KCP&L, Tension Envelope, JE Dunn Construction,

1990: Mainstream members purchase more than $78 million from minority firms; $32 million locally.

1992: Mainstream members spend $139 million with minority suppliers; $57 million locally. mbeconnectmagazine.com 7

Helzberg Diamonds, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Alpha Plastics, United-Telecom and other key companies were recruited to become part of the first KCMSDC Board of Directors. Utilizing these key decision makers ensured that the new purchasing patterns and policies would be driven through companies from the topdown as well as hold purchasing directors accountable for results. CEOs worked with KCMSDC’s highly trained staff to learn how to conduct business with minority suppliers and make calls to area businesses asking them to use minority firms. CEO board members helped close the loop and secured deals with minority suppliers. As a result of the CEOs’ efforts, more doors were opened, more business was conducted, and a database was developed pairing those from the corporate community willing to engage in business exchange with minority suppliers. During KCMSDC’s first 13 years, it held the unique distinction of being the only council in the United States with a Board of Directors composed of CEOs. Serving on the Board required more than the traditional governance and oversight associated with a nonprofit organization, but also lots of work creating initiatives and making deals happen. Programs launched by the organization in its early years included: The annual awards luncheon, monthly spotlight luncheons, Adopt-a-Vendor, Video Vendor, dues investment, joint venture promotion, business counseling, business investment

1995: $303 million worth of business was conducted with minority suppliers.

expo, certification site visits and referrals. In addition to the CEOs, the original KCMSDC Board adopted the “one member” concept established by NMSDC, in which a single member of the minority business community serves on the Board. To ensure the single minority business member accurately reflected the needs and wants of the larger MBE community, the Minority Input Committee was formed. Likewise, the Purchasing Advisory Committee was created to represent the views of over 750 local purchasers who had agreed to do more business with minority firms and was the first of its kind. These committees conducted broad research on how to best create a new organization and included best practices on identifying existing minority suppliers, detecting the best qualified suppliers, finding corporations willing to participate in the campaign, establishing a certification process and determining basic organizational functions and programs. Together, the committees and board members helped KCMSDC achieve a great deal of success. In just 6 months, 80 minority members and 41 corporate members helped 19 minority firms obtain more than $1.2 million. In 1995, KCMSDC changed its name to the Minority Supplier Council (MSC) and held their first annual business expo later that year. MAMSDC first became an affiliate of the NMSDC in 1990 and became a 501(c)3 organization under the umbrella of

1997: $425 million worth of business reported among 170 minority businesses and 163 mainstream corporations certified with the council.

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NMSDC in 1998.

Today Almost 30 years later, MAMSDC remains a business community that continues to grow stronger through increased diversity. Six staff members ensure that the needs of members are met and that the mission of the organization is properly executed. The council is funded through corporate dues, MBE certification, program and event fees, sponsorships and grants.

Beyond Kansas City Though initially focused solely on the Kansas City metropolitan area, geographic responsibility for the MAMSDC now includes Western Missouri and the entire state of Kansas. In 2006, MAMSDC opened a second office in Wichita to better serve minority businesses throughout the state of Kansas. Vice President Donna Wright serves as the director of the Wichita satellite office and brings a wealth of experience across the corporate and small business spectrum to this position. Ms. Wright has extensive experience as a senior purchasing agent and assisting with supplier diversity initiatives from the Boeing Company’s Wichita operations. She is also a former local business owner, consultant, and community business supporter. Her experience, paired with the strategic organizational expansion to Wichita, gives the satellite office a valuable local resource for corporate sourcing opportunities. In just a few years, the Wichita office has been able to bring minority business participation to the forefront

2000: 203 minority business owners and 185 corporations are certified with the council.

2009: 240 minority firms and 121 mainstream firms are certified through the council.

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Upcoming Events Kansas City Wichita • May 17 – 16th Annual Business Opportunity Fair • May 24 – Spotlight Luncheon • June 25 – Annual Golf Outing • July 24 – Buyer/Supplier Forum • August 9 – Spotlight Luncheon • August 14 – Spotlight Luncheon • August 29 – How to do Business with… • September 18 – Annual Golf Outing • September 20 – Corporate Roundtable • October 10 – Buyer/Supplier Forum • October 17 – 10th Annual Casino Marketplace • November 1 – How to do Business with… • November 13 – Spotlight Luncheon • November 28 – Corporate Roundtable • December 13 – Holiday Bash • December 20 – Holiday Bash

through federal, state, county, city, and school district procurement programs throughout the state of Kansas. The number of corporate supporters and certified MBEs has rapidly increased since the office opened. A key milestone marking the success of the satellite office is the partnership between the Wichita Airport Authority and MAMSDC, formed in 2009 in order to increase the involvement of minority businessesin the construction of a new airport terminal.

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What MAMSDC Offers MBEs Certification, development and access to opportunities are the three main services MAMSDC offers MBEs. Connecting certified MBEs in a wide range of service areas with corporate buyers facilitates MBE growth and expansion and is the primary focus of MAMSDC. This is accomplished not just through working with and identifying MBEs, but also by directly informing corporate buyers about the products and services available through MAMSDC’s certified MBEs. The business Opportunity Fair and networking sessions, also helps MBEs to build meaningful relationships with government agencies, private corporations and other minority suppliers. Additional resources to help MBEs grow and develop are available through MAMSDC. Financial and capital assistance is available to certified MBEs through the Business Consortium Fund and lending institutions. MAMSDC also encourages larger companies to invest in smaller MBEs. Continuing education, whether through local sessions and workshops, or national programs like the Kellogg Advanced Management Education Program and the Tuck Executive Program, provides certified member MBEs with the chance to increase their capacity and competitiveness.

What MAMSDC Offers Corporations Corporations are an essential component to the success of MAMSDC. All corporate members of MAMSDC are granted access to the powerful NMSDC national network, which consists of committed corporate peers, top flight MBEs and high profile publicity within diverse markets. By working directly with its corporate partners, MAMSDC helps corporations fulfill their procurement needs with the best possible match. MAMSDC provides technical assistance and support to increase and enhance its services to both corporate and MBE members. MAMSDC identifies, adopts and promotes best practices that encourage the purchase of goods and services from area MBEs. Member corporations without an existing minority purchasing program can turn to MAMSDC for advice and guidance. Asya Evans & Caroline Knecht

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MAMSDC

2011/2012

Board of Directors Chairman

Brian Britton AVP Labor & Relations Black & Veatch Vice-Chairman Eugene Agee VP, Procurement & Real Estate Management Sprint, Inc. Chairman, MBEIC Chris Evans President T-Shirt King President/CEO Lonnie C. Scott MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council Secretary William H. Dunn, Jr. Senior Vice President J.E. Dunn Construction Company Treasurer Brent Vander Ark VP, Supply Chain Management & Decision Support CenturyLink Corporation Immediate Past-Chairman Bret Pilney, P.E. Vice President, Aviation & Facilities Burns & McDonnell Nancy Grasse SVP & Director of Contracts Administration & Purchasing UMB Financial Corporation 10 MBEConnect Profiles | MAMSDC SPECIAL EDITION

Maria Jenks Vice President, Supply Chain KCP&L

Troy A. Stremming Senior VP of Government Relations and Public Affairs Ameristar Casinos, Inc.

Pete Burney Senior Vice President of Supply Chain & Business Enablement Hallmark Cards

Marilyn D. Townsend Chairman/CEO Controlled Environment Products

L. Eric Burtin President/General Manager Burtin & Associates

Eric D. Jones Vice President Mazuma Credit Union

James M. Creegan Vice President, General Manager OfficeMax

Emeritus MAMSDC Founding Father Bert Berkley Chairman Tension Envelope Corp.

James M. Daley, Ph.D. Special Assistant to the President Rockhurst University John E. Sloss Vice President, HR/EHS Commercial Lithographing Company

Emeritus MAMSDC Founding Father Donald J. Hall Chairman Hallmark Cards

Robert C. Levy Shareholder Seigfreid, Bingham, Levy, Selzer & Gee

Emeritus John P. Meyer Director, Center of Leadership & Ethics Rockhurst University Helzberg School of Management

Arthur J. Tanner President Tinmaster, Inc.

Emeritus Dave Platt Retired Embarq Executive

Young W. Sexton President/CEO WingGate Travel

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THE NMSDC IN 2012:

CERTIFY, DEVELOP, CONNECT & ADVOCATE For the past 40 years, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) has encouraged the formation of mutually beneficial relationships between minority suppliers and the public and private sectors. NMSDC expands business opportunities for minority-owned companies of all sizes and helps build a stronger, more equitable society by supporting and promoting minority business enterprise (MBE) development. Since it was chartered in 1972, the private nonprofit has grown to include a national office in New York and 37 regional councils across the country.

oset B. Wright is an attorney and former procurement executive who currently serves as the President of the NMSDC, a position she has held since 2010. By her account, the NMSDC has a bright future with lots to offer both MBEs and corporate members alike following the successful completion of a five-year strategic plan in 2011. “We will spend 2012 working with six committees to develop an implementation plan, which will shape the future direction of NMSDC as we focus on four core competencies: certify, develop, connect and advocate,” says Ms. Wright. Joining the ranks of over 16,000 certified minority-owned businesses through NMSDC is a smart decision for entrepreneurs looking to expand. “For MBEs, an NMSDC certification opens the door to allow them to compete for corporate contracts,” says Ms. Wright. But it’s not just about opportunities; NMSDC certification is also focused on business development and enhancement. Providing top-notch programs for education and development is another priority for NMSDC. “We added a Director of Learning Programs position last year, so we can develop learning programs on various platforms for our MBEs and corporate members,” notes Ms. Wright. “We are working with our MBEs through programs like our Centers of Excellence and the Advanced Management

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Education Program at Kellogg to help them maximize their potential and be better supply-chain partners,” she adds. New tools are available to help MBEs ensure that their companies are in the best shape possible, such as the NMSDC Biz Fit Challenge tool, which was launched last year. “It is a free, online

“For MBEs, an NMSDC certification opens the door to allow them to compete for corporate contracts,”

certified minority suppliers, as well as a host of educational and developmental programs provided by NMSDC.” Corporations are setting their sights larger than ever for their MBE participation. “Our corporate members say they need MBEs with more scale and capacity to handle large contracts,” says Ms. Wright. “NMSDC is here to meet that need.”

LEarN MorE about the NMSDC and its programs online at http://www.nmsdc.org.

—Joset B. Wright, President of the NMSDC assessment tool designed to help MBEs determine the financial health of their companies,” says Ms. Wright. “That information is increasingly becoming a factor in corporations’ decisions to contract with an MBE. They want to be sure their supply chain partners are financially healthy and able to execute contracts.” Improving and serving as a resource for minority business owners is just one part of the equation for NMSDC; they also strive to meet the wants and needs of their corporate members. “Corporations benefit from being members of NMSDC because they have access to more than 16,000 mbeconnectmagazine.com 11

William (Buddy) Mason - President American Digital Security, ADS

Specializing in All Your Security Needs About Us

American Digital Security (ADS), a Kansas City company, is a minority - owned company (MBE) and Ingramâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 29th fastest growing company in the area. ADS has a long list of big business clients that agrees this company is a major player in the security industry. In business since 2002, ADS has grown from revenues of $750,000 in its first year of operation to over $8.5 million a year in 2011. ADS specializes in the design, system installation, and service of megapixel IP video surveillance, card access control, door intercom systems, and intrusion detection systems. The company also manufactures and distributes high quality security products across North America under our ClearPix brand. With the resources and experience to equip and service any size business or agency, ADS counts among its clientele over 2,000 schools and businesses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma such as Price Chopper, Sutherlands, Westlake Hardware, Marshalltown School District, North Kansas City School District, Belton Schools and Haskell University, just to name a few. Hospitals and police departments throughout the Midwest also benefit from ADS systems. 12 MBEConnect Profiles | MAMSDC SPECIAL EDITION

Services

Every ADS security system begins with an onsite consultation by experienced security specialists. The installation is completed by trained field technicians and tailored to meet the specific needs of the client. Once installed, a highly trained technical team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist the client with any questions they may have with their security system. Megapixel Security ADS offers the best IP network megapixel security products to secure any business. Card Access ADS offers web-based, access control solutions that enables enterprises of all sizes to secure their facilities from any browser. Intrusion Alarms ADS offers alarm systems for any size business. Secure your business today with remote control via a smart phone. Audio/Video Intercom Products ADS offers intercom solutions to lock down and secure any business. Know who it is before you remotely open a door. Remote Camera Viewing Watch live and recorded video from your cameras anywhere, any time, any place from your iPhone or iPad. IR/LED Lighting Secure your facility with the newest in LED lighting technology. Whether for covert observation or white light deterrent, we can show you. mbeconnectmagazine.com

North Kansas City School District “After the installation was completed, your company’s professionalism continued to show. In the past, I have dealt with other companies who would have just handed the ball over to move to the next project, not so for ADS. Your company has continued to provide consistent and reliable customer service that I expect. No matter what the question or the need, your company had gone the extra distance to provide support.” —Jon Brady Safety and Security Director

ADS VIDEO Cosentino’s Food Stores “The return on investment for the purchase of the recorders has alone been realized through denial of fraudulent general liability claims or mitigation of actual claims that were inflated by the claimants. Additionally, we have successfully closed a number of internal theft and vendor fraud cases through the use of the recorders.” —Mike Siebers Director of Loss Prevention

Wat c h t h i s v i d e o o n l i n e at M B EC o n n e c t M a g a z i n e . c o m

BUSINESS STATISTICS industry business data PRIMARY INDUSTRY SERVED

SECURITY

naics codes

541690

561621

Business financial data Warrensburg R-VI Schools “The administrators in the building were amazed at how quiet, neat and the professional manner in which the work was performed. They hardly knew that ADS was around! The ClearPix software is extremely easy to navigate and also having the ability to view multiple cameras at one time either in live view or saved footed when tracking moving suspects is another nice feature. You cannot go wrong with having ADS take care of your security needs!!” —Lyle Kreisel Director of Facilities

“ADS wins the coveted “25 Under 25” Award” The 25 Under 25® Award honors 25 outstanding metropolitan-area businesses with fewer than 25 employees. From more than 1,000 nominations, our panel of distinguished judges have chosen the top 25 companies with fewer than 25 employees to join the outstanding alumni from the past 10 years.

sales growth %

2010

2011

20%

25%

number of employees

Business & diversity certifications business/ technical certifications diversity certifications

years

organization

chapter/ affiliation

NMSDC

Mamsdc

STATE OF MO

MBE/DBE

KANSAS CITY

MBE

www.securitybyads.com

BIO BROCHURE

2009

AMERICAN DIGITAL SECURITY 140 Westwoods Dr. Liberty, MO 64068 phone: (816) 415-4237

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BILL ALEXANDER - President Alexander Mechanical Contractors Inc.

ABOUT US

Alexander Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is a full service mechanical contractor, performing work in the commercial, industrial, institutional, government and military markets. Established in 1998, Alexander Mechanical employs a staff of qualified engineers, LEED certified APs, detailers, and project managers experienced a various areas of the construction industry. Alexander Mechanical performs 60 percent of its volume of work in the design build and design assist market, with the remaining work in the plan and spec market. Alexander Mechanical Contractors is signatory to Plumbers Local #8, Pipefitters Local #533, Sheet Metal Workers Local #2, Laborers Local #264 and Teamsters Local #541. Whether you are looking for a turnkey design/build installation, or a competitive bid on a plan and spec project. Alexander Mechanical is the full service mechanical contractor that can get your job done on time and within budget. Alexander Mechanical has a management staff with over 50 years of combined experience in all phases of mechanical work. Our strength is working within the owner’s budget. As contractors, we know cost, not just initial cost, but your system’s continuing costs for operation and maintenance. At Alexander Mechanical, we can assist architects in selecting and designing a cost effective, and energy efficient HVAC 14 MBEConnect Profiles | MAMSDC SPECIAL EDITION

and plumbing system. Through reviewing, surveying and analyzing a customer’s needs, we can develop economical solutions for our customers. We have in-house engineering resources, with a peer review system for design/build projects. Each project is evaluated objectively to determine features that create an effective design. We then analyze the design to ensure that it is consistent with the construction budget and schedule. Our expertise and capabilities enable us to perform complete design/build services on a variety of commercial HVAC and plumbing applications.

HISTORY

Alexander Mechanical Contractors is a thirteen year old company, originally located in Kansas City, Kansas in the heart of Fairfax. Alexander Mechanical in the past nine years has been able to continually grow beyond its expectations, increasing its need for larger facilities. Due to that growth, Alexander Mechanical moved its operation from Fairfax to 8744 East Alice in Kansas City, Missouri in 2004. Out-growing that facility, it was decided it was time to secure a permanent home for the company. In 2007, the Board decided to purchase property and build its own facility. The company moved into a temporary facility, while awaiting the completion of their new facility that was completed in 2009. The new home for Alexander Mechanical is located at Parvin Road and Kentucky, in Kansas City, Missouri.

LEADERSHIP

Alexander Mechanical was established in 1998 by its current President and CEO William Alexander. Joining Mr. Alexander is David M. Doss, Vice President and licensed mechanical engineer, and Wanda Alexander, Corporate Secretary/ Treasurer and Office Manager. Alexander Mechanical Contractors is achieving a reputation that is associated with performance, quality workmanship and integrity in the construction industry. mbeconnectmagazine.com

Alexander Mechanical’s staff includes engineers, project managers, project administrators, safety managers, service managers, superintendents and a well trained union workforce.

notable projects

Services

Alexander Mechanical is a full service mechanical contractor, performing work in the commercial, industrial, institutional, government and military markets. Part of the Alexander team, it has a HVAC and Plumbing service department. Alexander Mechanical Contractors service delivery team has the training, skills and experience necessary to provide the highest quality performance customers expect. Based in Kansas City, our primary focus has been the service, repair and replacement of HVAC and plumbing systems. We specialize in creating innovative, yet cost-effective service solutions for complex problems as well as best practice preventive maintenance and complete system analysis that will allow owners facilities to operate more efficiently.

J.E. Dunn Corporate Headquarters Richard Bolling Federal Building Oak Street Parking Garage UMKC NNSA / Honeywell Facility Wizards Stadium John Deere Corporate Headquarters Naval Reserve Center UMKC Student Union KCP&L - Power House Maintenance All Facilities Kansas City Overhaul Base Munson Army Hospital Ft. Leavenworth MATOC McConnell Air Force Base MATOC

BUSINESS STATISTICS INDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA Primary Industry Served

Commercial and Industrial

NAICS Codes

236210

236220

238220

238990

238210

An added value to Alexander Mechanical Contractors expert services is their on-staff LEED APs that can assist owners in commissioning and the re-commissioning of their facilities.

BUSINESS FINANCIAL DATA

Boilers

Computer Room Systems

Number of Employees

Chillers

Roof Top Units

Pumps

Variable Frequency Drives

BUSINESS & DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS

Cooling Towers

Humidity Control

Air Handlers

Tenant Finish

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Clients Include:

JE Dunn Construction Co., Inc.

KCMO School District

A. L. Huber Construction

KCMO Aviation Department

Burns and McDonnell

General Service Administration

Harley Davidson

USDA

Johnson Controls Inc.

Army Corp of Engineers

Department of Defense

AT&T

Department of the Navy

KCP&L

Veterans Administration

Turner Construction

Purdum Construction

Nabholz Construction

Darland Construction Co.

McCown Gordon Construction Co.

U. S. Engineering

University of Missouri

Weitz Company

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2010

2011

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23%

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MBE/DBE

NMSDC

MAMSDC

STATE OF MISSOURI

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DENVER, CO.

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Years 9

www.alexmech.com

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2009

(Idot)dbe

Type 8(a)

CAPABILITIES BIO

Alexander Mechanical Contractors 4251 N. Kentucky Ave. Kansas City, MO 64161 PHONE: (816) 833-0700

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ENERGY and ELECTRIC, INC

Leadership

“Providing our clients with uncompromising level of excellence with integrity from planning to implementation.” Ike Nwabuonwu - Chairman and CEO GABRIEL OKAFOR - PRESIDENT

“Helping In Powering The Economy.” About Us

Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. is a certified SBA 8(a), SDB, MBE and DBE energy and electrical company with over a half century of experience. As a company, Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. provides its clients with an uncompromising level of excellence and integrity from planning to implementation. The corporate team functions as the backbone and true strength of the company, with over 100 years combined experience in energy and electrical, general and project management, information technology, urban planning and real estate development. This experience is fundamental in our ability to meet our customers’ needs through innovative design/build approaches.

Company History

Incorporated in April of 2005, Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. began providing expertise for commercial, institutional and industrial structures. The company had a humble beginning starting in a two room office space; three years later after establishing itself among the ranks of Midwest energy and electrical construction companies, Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. purchased and moved to what is now their 10,000 sq ft corporate headquarters. In April of 2011, the company began to expand as it opened its second office in Knob Noster, Missouri. With numerous local and interstate projects under its belt, Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. has plans to open other office locations outside the Midwest region.

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Mr. Ike Nwabuonwu is the Chairman and CEO of Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. Kansas City, Missouri, USA. He has over 25 years of broad professional experience in leadership positions, management and information technology. Mr. Nwabuonwu is responsible for overseeing the continued success of the company by setting strategic corporate goals and vision for the company and consequently preserving the company’s culture of profitability and non-negotiable high ethics. He develops and promotes the company’s vision and strategy for ongoing success. Gabriel Okafor is the President of Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. Gabriel is responsible for leading overall project strategy, with a focus on business growth and market growth through the development of new clients and building the company’s portfolio of federal government projects. Mr. Okafor is responsible for developing a strategic direction for the company holding firm on our core values and insuring profitable completion of all projects. Throughout his career in public service, Gabriel acquired a broad range of experiences including project planning, negotiation, management and execution. He has worked with facility developers and owners throughout the greater metropolitan area. Nichole Fulton is the Branch Manager of Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. Central Missouri office located in Knob Noster, Missouri. Nichole is responsible for the day-to-day operations and general management of this location. She is also responsible for maintaining and building current customer relations and contracts. By making a commitment to excellence, Nichole has proven herself to be a valued member of the Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. family.

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OUR SERVICES

As both a commercial and industrial energy and electrical company, Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. offers a broad range of energy and electrical services. These services are for use in commercial, industrial, retail, office, and condominium construction for both new and existing projects. Our services include, but are not limited to, the following:

Design Build Installation of Energy and Electrical Systems Power Plant Design and Installation “Going Green” installation of solar panels and wind turbines Thermograph, Inspections, Energy Assessments and Modifications Energy Audit & Retrofitting Services Troubleshooting Services Consulting and Inspection Services Data, Voice, Audio Visual, Fire Alarm and Security Long-Term Service and Maintenance Agreements

In addition to the scopes identified above which we selfperform, Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. collaborates with federal contracting officers, developers and facility owners to ensure that projects awarded to our company are fully scoped and implemented. We work diligently to procure and manage the activities of all trades necessary to successfully complete all projects on time and within budget.

Notable Projects

USDA, Ames, IA MU Patient Tower, Columbia, MO Whiteman AFB (Maintenance Contract) Kansas City Sprint Arena, MO USA Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO Schlitterbahn Vacation Village, Kansas City, KS JE Dunn Corporate Headquarters, Kansas City, MO Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City, MO University of Missouri Kansas City Miller Nichols Library, Kansas City, MO Robert Denney Federal Courthouse, Lincoln, NE RMC Brookside Redevelopment Project owned by HCA and Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

2012 Rising Star of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Award 2012 Supplier of the Year Award 2012 nominee of “Mr. K” Award 2012 nominee 25 Under 25® 2011 Outstanding Business Partner Award

2010 MAMSDC Playing to Win Award Winner

OUR International STRATEGYPOWER GENERATION SERVICES Electricity generation is the process of converting some form of energy into electricity. For electric utilities, it is the first process in the delivery of electricity to consumers. The other processes are electric power transmission and distribution which are normally carried out by the electrical power industry. The electricity generation division of Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. specializes in building Power Generation plants. Heat (thermal) energy generated Fossil fuels Coal Petroleum Natural gas Solar thermal energy Geothermal energy Nuclear energy Potential energy from falling water in a hydroelectric facility

Business Statistics INDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA

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Commercial & Institutional Building Construction, Energy and Electrical Services 238210

423610

561210

423620

236220

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237130

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237120

237990

335122

423990

238220

COLLABORATION BIO

Brochure BIO

Tel: (816) 421- 6767 Website: www.alphaee.com

CAPABILITY BIOSTATEMENT

1100 E. 34 th st • kansas city, mo. 64109 • PHONE: (816) 421-6767 Fax: (816) 214-8857 • Email: ADMIN@AlphaEE.com MBEConnect Profiles | MAMSDC SPECIAL EDITION

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“more SHINE, more CLEAN, more for your INVESTMENT.”

L. Eric Burtin - President Burtin & Associates

Customized Facility Services, Since 1985 About Us

Burtin & Associates is an M/WBE owned and operated company. Founded in 1985 as Burtin’s Building Services, Inc., we offer customized janitorial and maintenance services for commercial and industrial businesses in the greater Kansas City Metropolitan area, State of Kansas, Denver, Colorado, and Nebraska.

A Word from the OwnerS

Our managerial structure provides our customers with the timely, reliable, quality services they deserve. The President is responsible for the overall management of corporate operations and maintains a hands-on role. In cooperation with the Operations Manager and on-site supervisor, this management team performs all the tasks conducive to service excellence and conducts regular status meetings to facilitate the knowledge-based provision of quality first.

Services

Burtin & Associates, Inc. is your one stop shop for a wide range of facility maintenance and janitorial services. Our high standards, attention to detail and superior time management continue to make Burtin & Associates a leader in the maintenance industry.

In 2004, Burtin & Associates was incorporated as a complete facility maintenance management and consulting company. At that time, we also expanded our services to include lawn care, snow removal, light repairs and management of supplies. Burtin & Associates is licensed and insured. Our customers include health care facilities, schools, high-rise offices, government entities, child care facilities, and more!

Vision

To partner with our customers and employees with character, integrity and honesty to assure all of our customers that their building’s needs are met by using the Burtin & Associates, Inc. approach.

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Industries Served

General office buildings Childcare centers Schools & universities Federal & state facilities Healthcare clinics Retail businesses

Services Provided

Janitorial Floor & carpet care services Maintenance Lawn care & snow removal Industry consultants Supply management mbeconnectmagazine.com

After a 29 year career in city government, Burnetta joined the business permanently in August 2010. With Burnetta’s organizational and people skills, she is definitely an asset to the business. “The employees have great respect for her and she makes the customers and employees her number one priority,” states her husband, Eric. Burnetta is Office/Human Resources Manager and handles all day to day operations. Burnetta has been married to Eric Burtin for 20 years and they have raised four beautiful children.

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awards/recognitions

Burtin and Associates, Inc. has been recognized and honored with a number of awards: • • • • •

MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council – (Award of Appreciation), 2008 Herman A. Johnson MBA Power Initiative Mentorship Program (Mentor);2005, 2009 Artline Agency “Kansas City’s Unsung Business Heroes Award” – (dedication & support); 2010 United Minority Media Association, Inc. Time Well Spent (community involvement); 2012 MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council (Business Opportunity Fair Sponsor); 2009, 2010

Wat c h t h i s v i d e o o n l i n e at M B EC o n n e c t M a g a z i n e . c o m

BUSINESS STATISTICS industry business data PRIMARY INDUSTRY SERVED

Janitorial, Lawn Care, Snow Removal

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561720

561790

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Business & diversity certifications business/ technical certifications diversity certifications

Burtin & Associates, Inc. would like to hear from you. Would you like to request a quote? Do you have a facility maintenance question? Would you like more information on the industries and services we offer? Has Burtin & Associates provided you with superior service? If so, please contact us and we will respond to you within 24 hours. Exceeding our customers’ expectations is our number one priority! Burtin & Associates, Inc. wants to provide your business with more SHINE! more CLEAN! more for your INVESTMENT!

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Burtin & Associates, Inc. 5227 Blue Parkway Kansas City, MO 64130 PHONE: (816 ) 923-2111

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MARILYN Townsend - CHAIRMAN/CEO Controlled Environment Products, Inc

A Distribution Resource Company About Us

Controlled Environment Products (CEP) was incorporated in the state of Missouri in 1989. The present ownership, which succeeded in December of 1991, brings together principals who blend experience and skill sets in sales and operations along with specialized service expertise. The principals remain actively involved in the day-to-day business of CEP. This sales and distribution company currently services more than 300 active accounts located throughout the continental U.S., Asia and Central America. The primary industries served are clean room, medical, industrial/safety and janitorial. Today, CEP provides more than 10,000 products to its customers and continues to expand the product line in response to customer needs. While the company continues to grow, its entrepreneurial flavor and high service levels remain intact.

Mission STATEMENT

By developing strong partnerships with our customers and focusing on their needs, we will serve as a single distribution resource providing the highest level of service, competitive pricing and on-time delivery for our many name-brand products. We are committed to being the standard by which our competition is measured.

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Leadership

Marilyn moved from St. Louis to Kansas City in 1972. After successful careers at TWA and Residence Inn division of Marriott, where she became the first African-American Director of Sales, she met and became partners with Ross Castrianni at CEP. CEP has won numerous awards, including Supplier of the Year and Procurement Leadership Awards. Marilyn serves on several boards including:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council

Our products

CEP is a single-source resource for a wide variety of brandname disposable industrial supplies. Our primary product categories include:

Product Search

View these products online at netcep.com

industries SERVED

Cleanroom Products Medical/Surgical Personal Safety Janitorial & Sanitary Maintenance Packaging Supplies

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CEP - HIGHEST LEVEL OF SERVICE

Dedicated account representation Shipment within 24 hours First level response Multi-level reporting

CEP- SINGLE DISTRIBUTION RESOURCE

Janitorial & sanitary maintenance Medical/surgical Personal safety/cleanroom Packaging supplies

business operations

30,400 sq. ft. distribution center 98.2% order fill rate Ariba e-commerce compliant Customer minority-owned business (NMSDC, state of Missouri, City of Kansas City) CEP express-Staples star alliance partner Comprehensive sourcing Superior and responsive customer service

BUSINESS STATISTICS industry business data PRIMARY INDUSTRY SERVED

JANITORIAL & SANITATION

naics codes

423850

424130

Business financial data

Diversity

We believe…that all qualified businesses should have access to a barrier-free environment which fosters free and open competition, regardless of race, color or ethnicity, without limitation or entitlement. We believe…that diversity benefits all people, every business and community. In diversity lies the strength of wholeness. By offering value and support to each other, we foster and sustain a greater community, socially and economically.

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Small Business Administration–Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) State of Missouri MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council

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Controlled Environment Products, Inc. 3851 N.E. Kimball Drive Kansas City, MO 64161 Phone: (816) 453-8900 Fax: (816) 453-7077 TOLL FREE: (800) 243-7404

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Raising the Bar: Educational Programs & Business Development NMSDC helps established minority-owned businesses get the business development tools they need to succeed with their Kellogg Executive Business & Biz-Fit Program. Continuing education is a vital component of business development and growth. The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) strives to do more for minority business owners and help them take their companies to the next level through intense professional education programs from one of the most distinguished business schools in the country. NMSDC has worked with Northwestern University to create an intensive educational program focused on the unique challenges faced by minority businesses. Over the years, this program has encouraged thousands of MBEs to get on the fast track for growth and success, and continue to adapt and evolve with the ever-changing world of business. Over fifteen years ago NMSDC teamed with the prestigious J.L. Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University to create a unique program for minority entrepreneurs. Nationally-known consultant and Kellogg School faculty member James H. Lowry originally developed the Advanced Management Education Program (AMEP) and continues his work today. Since its inception, the program has helped nearly 500 Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American CEOs turn new ideas into bigger business opportunities. AMEP combines NMSDC’s knowledge of MBEs with Kellogg’s well-known interactive, team-based learning process to create a truly unique program. Program faculty are themselves working executives and professionals and provide real-world and up-to-the-minute information that can be applied to businesses immediately. Whether through group study, guest speakers, presentations, or case studies,

the hands-on program is always aligned with the participating MBE’s educational needs and current business climate. AMEP is specifically designed to provide NMSDC certified businesses the tools and skills needed to achieve and sustain accelerated growth. This program can help any MBE adapt to the fast-changing business world and explore opportunities. Over the four-day program growth-oriented minority business owners learn necessary technical, operational, and financial skills necessary to be successful in the changing economy. The program curriculum evolves each year to best meet the needs of the latest participants. Topics from the 2011 AMEP session include: access to Public and Private Markets, Change-Driven Threats and Opportunities, Changing Corporate Expectations, Core Competencies of High-Growth MBEs, Aspirations-based Strategic Planning, and Capital Budgeting. Regardless of the participant, the curriculum always incorporates NMSDC’s 40 years of knowledge about MBEs along with information conducted with corporate buyers. Access to AMEP is limited; each annual session can only accept up to 40 attendees. To participate the MBE company must be at least three years old, meet sales requirements, and be recommended by either an NMSDC corporate member, local member or regional council. Applications are reviewed by an admission committee to ensure a diverse group of industries, geographical areas and ethnic backgrounds are represented. The next NMSDC's custom executive program will be held at the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, on June 3-7, 2012.

Many alumni speak highly of their experience with Building a High-Performing Minority Business offers the Kellogg School of Management program, including step-by-step guidance that helps minority businesses Lenora Payne, President of Technology Group Solutions survive and prosper. Participants use evaluation tools to in Lenexa, Kansas. “The Kellogg School of Management become a self-diagnosing consultant and work through a helped me to grow and build a strong business foundation customer-focused strategy to improve essential business for success. The financial awareness, how to analyze and functions. Core topics addressed in the session include record transactions, along with the solid understanding planning; organizational leadership and performance of corporate practices was very helpful," says Ms. Payne. inspiration; cash and human resource management; and "What a tremendous experience to have professors that systems and process implementation. Two sessions in 2012 were entrepreneurs; it helped the program’s objectives to are scheduled for May and June. identify and chart profitability for new businesses." Tuck's Growing the Minority Business to Scale NMSDC also provides the Biz-Fit Challenge which is session outlines three pathways for achieving scale: available “free of charge” to all NMSDC certified MBEs. organic growth, growth through mergers and acquisitions, NMSDC has teamed with NuLevel Solutions to offer a series and growth through strategic alliances. Topics within these of online tools to help MBE business pathways include Growth Strategy and owners assess the health of their busiImplementation; financial analysis and “The Kellogg School of preparation for growth, growth through ness. This tool helps assess how well Management helped me innovation, planning a market growth your business is performing among your to grow and build a strong portfolio; and lean operations. This industry peers, profitability, liquidity, business foundation for advanced program is designed for solvency and efficiency. It helps you to success. The financial senior executives who have already assess minimum revenue requirements, awareness, how to analyze attended the Building a High-Performing and the market value of your company. record transactions, and Minority Business program, or have Taking the challenge can help guide the solid understanding equivalent experience and business your business in the direction of corporate practices was growth. A single session of this program of profitability. very helpful,” will be held in July. MAMSDC also has educational —Lenora Payne, President of TGS The enthusiasm of program opportunities for their certified minority participants echoes the benefit of both businesses. One educational program is programs. “I can’t say enough good things about the Tuck available through the Tuck Executive Education program Program, it’s a wonderful experience,” explains Noelle at Dartmouth College. Tuck has been ranked the #1 busiScaramucci, President of Athena Communications in ness school in the nation by both The Wall Street Journal Overland Park, Kansas. “I’m in telecommunications, so acand Forbes Magazine. This program places emphasis on counting, business tactics, and economics are not what I’m strategic leadership. Since 1980, Tuck has been a pioneer really enthralled with. They have a teaching staff that keeps in helping minority business leaders succeed through its the whole class involved and talking and making topics Minority Business Executive Program (MBEP). relatable. The Tuck Program takes things that you The framework for MBEP includes structured class might not normally be interested in and sessions, case discussions, small group activities, and makes them exciting.” simulations. There are two different week-long sessions The benefits to participating in these within the MBEP: Building A High-Performing Minority prestigious programs extend Business and Growing the Minority Business to Scale. Both beyond sales figures. Both the programs focus on the needs of established minorityTuck and Kellogg minority owned businesses looking to grow and develop. The business education programs classes are tiered, with Building a High Performance have active alumni Minority Business serving as the first step in the program. communities that become Application requirements for each session include proven a valuable resource for experience and annual sales targets. All Tuck MBEP classes program participants are held at the main campus of Dartmouth College in after the course is Hanover, New Hampshire.

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over. The MBEP Alumni network at Tuck boasts a membership of over 4400 minority business leaders. These alumni organizations serve as a strong support network for minority business executives and advocacy groups for minority business education. In addition, these organizations raise scholarship funds to help minority executives attend Tuck's executive education programs. MAMSDC also has a local educational program offered by Rockhurst University. The Rockhurst scholarship program allows MAMSDC certified MBEs to take up to 12 credit hours per semester, including courses within the Helzberg School of Management. Courses are offered weekday evenings and occasional weekends to accommodate the busy work schedules of the MBE owners, or employees. These courses are regular college courses and can lead to a degree if the student so desires. Rockhurst also offers MAMSDC certified MBEs an Executive MBE Program that targets entrepreneurs who know their industries well, but face challenges growing their business. MBEs that participate in the Executive MBE Program gain access to a team of Rockhurst Students in the Graduate Program who will access their company and work closely with the MBE to help the business owner make better decisions to grow their company to scale. In order to become a candidate for this program, the certified MBE must have a profitable business operation over the last two calendar years, annual revenues that exceed $500,000, and a company that is in a growth market. With this kind of specialized help, they could be on their way to growth and profitability. Together, NMSDC and MAMSDC offer educational and business development programs in order to help turn new ideas into bigger business opportunities for MBEs across the country. Interested MBEs can contact their local NMSDC chapters for additional information, program requirements, referrals, and in some cases, program scholarships.

With the Kansas City Fed Information Technology Consulting Software Human Resources Staffing Public Affairs Printing Services

More Information

• Kellogg AMEP Program • Information from the NMSDC • Read the 2012 AMEP Brochure (PDF) • Kellogg AMEP Alumni Group • Tuck MBEP Program • Program Brochure (PDF) • Building a High-Performing Minority Business • Growing the Minority Business To Scale Application

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Facilities Management Architectural Services Automobiles Engineering Services Equipment Maintenance Landscaping and Lawn Care Uniform Cleaning Waste Management Interested suppliers should visit

http://supplier.kcfed.org/ to register their organization.

For more information contact

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| A FOUNDATION MINORITY BUSINESS

COMMUNITY

MBEIC creates a direct connection between MAMSDC and the business owners it serves, providing a portal for the direct vocalization of opinions, aspirations and needs. The Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee (MBEIC) states Evans. He notes that MBEIC aims to address concerns as a group rather than individuals, which leads to a greater of Kansas City is an offspring of the MAMSDC Board of impact on the way things are done. Directors that focuses solely on the minority business 2012 will see the launch of more opportunities for owners. Through MBEIC, minority business owners have a minority business owners in the community. MBEIC will direct channel to address concerns and express opinions to host a Breakfast with the Board event each quarter, in the MAMSDC Board of Directors. MBEIC hosts events and supports programs that directly enhance the minority sup- which local members can have an open dialog with the plier diversity chain for vendors and corporations through- council Board of Directors. MBEIC hopes to become more involved with local out the Midwest. government. In 2011, MBEIC held a successful Chris Evans, President of T-Shirt King breakfast event with Kansas City Mayor Sly Inc., is the current MBEIC Chairperson. As a James during his inaugural campaign. Going minority business owner, he understands forward, MBEIC will hold panels or meetings what others are looking for. “The main thing with city officials. “City Council and other MBEIC offers is an entrepreneurial support elected officials have a direct effect on area group that comes together to talk about the MBEs and how they do business. Our hope is challenges and difficulties of being a busito get more involved with the city ness owner. The dialog generated by MBEIC government and initiate panel discussions also leads to the formation of best practices with these elected officials,” says Evans. among MBEs.” Chris Evans, Evans believes that MBEs can gain value Collaboration among area minority MBEIC, Chairperson and exposure outside of regular events by business owners is encouraged through open dialogs and regular events. MBEIC facilitates three different getting involved with volunteer opportunities through events: Third Thursdays networking sessions, general body MBEIC. “Volunteering helps you get the most out of MBEIC and the Council. Many people don’t realize that meetings, and Breakfast with the Board. These events repeat on a quarterly basis, resulting in one event a month to volunteering leads to business. People tend to build deeper, stronger relationships when they roll up their keep members active and engaged with the community. sleeves and work side-by-side for the greater good of the At the core of these events is the Third Thursday netcommunity. Not only is volunteering great exposure, but working series. Here, MBEs and corporate representatives it also shows consistency and stability,” says Evans. “The network, which Evans sees as the core of the value MBEIC more you show up, the more you are building your brand provides. These events also serve as a great way for new as being involved with the community. It’s hard to put a MBEs to learn about the Council and see the benefits dollar value on it, but the perception is very high.” of certification. Local MBEs gain exposure through No matter how MBEs choose to get involved, it’s clear sponsoring Third Thursday events as well. that there are plenty of ways to become part of the General body meetings enable members to directly thriving minority business community through MBEIC express their opinions and concerns about the current and MAMSDC. state of affairs. These meetings also “serve as a way to www.MBEICKC.com organize and address major concerns with corporations,”

DG Business Solutions, Inc.

Service Solutions and People Powering Business About us DomenicK Presa - Co-founder & President Ganesh Venketraman - Co-founder & CEO

DG Business Solutions was founded by professionals with extensive global experience in business transformation, including Fortune 500 companies. DG Business Solutions specializes in delivering consulting services supporting all aspects of Enterprise Strategy, Business Intelligence and Information Technology.

Executive Bios

guaranteed services

Ganesh Venktarman, Co-Founder and CEO Ganesh holds a BS from IIT, CFA and MBA from California. He has 25 + years of extensive experience in business transformation, including business information strategy, marketing and finance. His brainchild is the patent pending DRMS, a proprietary software that guarantees authenticity of the consultants.

Our consulting services are tailored to address all aspects of a companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business: underlying service deliverables, enhancing a companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corporate culture in human resources, information flow and performance metrics.

Ganesh enjoys out-door activities with his two German Shepherds, boating and RVing. Domenick Presa, Co-Founder and President Domenick holds a BS from Pace University, New York. He has over 25 years of experience, including 15 years of executive experience in start-ups from concept, fund management, market driven strategy and business transformation. Domenick is an avid cyclist. He holds USCF, Class 4 licenses and has participated in a number of charity events in the U.S. and Canada, including the World Team America Inaugural 9/11 Ride. Both Ganesh and Domenick successfully led DGBS to a wellmanaged company in 6 years with $8 million in revenue and a global presence in Canada and India.

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At DG Business Solutions, we take meticulous care through identifying, qualifying and deploying the resources. Our services go way beyond matching typical skillsets. Every consultant deployed goes through a rigorous DGBS patent pending vetting process. The process includes qualifying consultants through hypothetical situations, what-if scenarios, in similar business applications and IT environments. Our commitment continues through extensive account management and client progress review. The consultants we present are who they are and guaranteed. Visit us at www.dgbsinc.com. Please feel free to contact us in any of our locations globally. US: 913 530 5532, 732 970 5132 Canada: 416 907 6081 India: +91 9704 04 4475

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SERVICES OFFERED

CONSULTANT ENGAGEMENT What sets DG Business Solutions apart from other companies that seek to represent you? We take utmost care in understanding a prospective consultant’s true potential. We go through the consultant’s life experience, including work experience and expertise, that translates into a true value proposition. Through our patent pending DRMS, our clients get a unique and live perspective of the consultants in creative ways unmatched by our competitors. Our clients deserve nothing but the best, so do our consultants. All this without compromising on the credentials.

BUSINESS STATISTICS

client engagement

industry business data

DGBS strives and achieves excellence through commitment, and dedication in client services.

PRIMARY INDUSTRY SERVED

IT Services, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Hitech, HealtHcare, Telecom , Energy and Utility

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541511

Our engagement starts with an understanding of the information strategy, legacy systems, application, underlying technology and overall organizational culture. We put ourselves in our client’s shoes in seeing what it would take to succeed in a competitive environment. This Includes:

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Develop deeper understanding of applications, business drivers, context and technology. Desired target team composition including technical and business function balance, team synergy and cross cultural needs. Recommendation and delivery of qualified consultants having appropriate experience, expertise and personality fit. Orienting consultants to adapt to client’s specific needs. Ongoing account management and periodic progress review.

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Dell, Infosys, F5, Nordstrom, HCL, FICO, Mahindras, Clearwire as Primary Vendor

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US , Canada and India

Intellectual Property

Patent pending proprietary resource management software

DG Business Solutions, Inc.

www.dgbsinc.com

Corporate Office 11008 Rene Street Lenexa, KS 66215 Phone: (913) 538- 5532

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Thoroughly analyzing each project to determine the right personnel and chemistry needed has been a crucial step that allows Diggs to deliver top quality projects to its clients, on time and within budget from the onset of any project.

Our TEam Dale G. Diggs jr. - Owner DIGGS CONSTRUCTION

Your People, Our People — Building Together. About Us

Diggs Construction, LLC is a construction management firm offering a full range of construction services. We serve both the private and public sector, including commercial construction, industrial construction, and educational facility construction. As a minority-owned company, Diggs Construction’s philosophy is simple: there are no challenges, only opportunities. This philosophy allows Diggs to find solutions other firms overlook. From individual projects to concerns commonly associated with the building industry, our unique insight has lead us to be one of the best construction service providers available. We believe in upfront and honest communication, enhancing the quality of life of the communities we build in, reducing environmental impact through green building techniques, and as always, providing excellent service. The core of every relationship must have integrity, respect, honesty, and true, heartfelt commitment. Based on this fundamental belief, Diggs Construction, Inc. was founded in1977 offering general contracting services nationwide for projects of all sizes. Since its formation, Diggs Construction has always sought to utilize the concept of “system integration” within its management, technical facilities, partners and clients. 28 MBEConnect Profiles | MAMSDC SPECIAL EDITION

(From Left to Right) Chief Operating Officer, Robert H. Kimmig; Vice President, Derrick Diggs, LEED AP; and Director of Civil Group, Jerry Morrow, PE.

SErvices

Program Management Diggs manages large, multi-year, multiproject master plans, tracking a large number of projects in stages ranging from early development through design, construction and close out. Master budgets and schedules keep the owner up-to-date on the entire program. Construction Management Diggs Construction teams with the owner and the architect during preconstruction to insure that the project’s schedule and budget will meet the owner’s needs and requirements. General Contracting Although nearly a lost art, general contracting is still the most efficient delivery method for the sophisticated owner who wants to keep an uncomplicated job uncomplicated. Depending on the market, Diggs Construction offers the owner hard bid project solutions, with services extending from the end of the design phase through close out. mbeconnectmagazine.com

Healthcare Group Our skilled staff has strong knowledge in the healthcare construction industry/regulations and extensive expertise in building, renovating and expanding complex medical projects including nursing homes, specialty care units, medical office buildings and dialysis clinics. Civil Group Diggs Civil Group is a consortium of civil engineers that combine construction management services with over 150 years of experience in providing road, bridge, and water/waste water engineering. Our design/build capabilities maximize efficiency and cost savings in infrastructure construction where unforeseen conditions are more likely to arise.

Projects

Partial Project List Mary M. Hooker Environmental Studies Magnet School LEED Platinum – Hartford, CT - Program Manager 101,150 SF $41,775,000 Honda Parts Distribution Warehouse Expansion Windsor Locks, CT - Construction Manager 185,000 SF $16,450,000

CLIENTS

“Focusing on client satisfaction is how we do business. And that makes all the difference.”

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Ahold, Inc./Stop & Shop Supermarkets American Honda Motor Company American Renal Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) – Hartford, CT City of Hartford – Hartford, CT City of Kansas City – Kansas City, MO DaVita, Inc. Greater Hartford Transit District – Hartford, CT Housing Authority of the City of New Haven – New Haven, CT Lone Star College Systems – Houston, TX Rice University – Houston, TX Sikorsky Spirit Aerosystems – Wichita, KS Texas Southern University – Houston, TX Town of Bloomfield – Bloomfield, CT Town of Hamden – Hamden, CT Wichita Public Schools – Wichita, KS

Business Statistics INDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA

DaVita Dialysis Center Glen Burnie, MD - General Contractor 14,300 SF $1,347,500

Primary Industry Served NAICS Codes

236116, 236220, 237110,237990

BUSINESS & DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS (Partial List)

Stop & Shop #0651 Bloomfield, CT - General Contractor 76,000 SF $818,000

Business/ Technical Certifications

Lone Star Parking Garage Houston, TX - Design/Build 979 Spaces and 1,000 SF Police Substation $8,400,000 US Army Reserve Center Dodge City, KS - General Contractor 35,000 SF $8,275,000

CONSTRUCTION

Diversity Certifications

Years

Organization

Chapter/ Affiliation

NMSDC

MAMSDC

NMSDC

GNEMSDC

NMSDC

HMSDC

NMSDC

SRMSDC

CONNECTICUT

DBE

KANSAS

DBE

MISSOURI

DBE

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BIO LOCATIONS

DIGGS CONSTRUCTION llc 1001 East 101st Terrace, Suite 200 Kansas City, MO 64131 PHONE: (816) 994-6950 FAX: (816) 994-6951

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DuraComm Corporation, a “Benny Lee Company,” is comprised of three divisions; DuraComm Power Supplies, DuraComm Lighting and DuraComm Smart Energy.

awards

BENNY LEE - Chairman & CEO DURACOMM CORPORATION

For All Your Power Supply Needs

DuraComm Power Supplies

Founded in 1993 and now under the ownership and leadership of entrepreneur, Benny Lee, DuraComm Power Supplies is a recognized leader in ultra reliable AC to DC switch mode power supplies commonly used in communication systems. The line of products also includes DC to DC power converters, battery management and charging systems, power distribution, and complementary accessories. DuraComm offers 100- and 200-watt wind power generators that charge battery backup systems in power-switching equipment for the communications industry. Today we ship our products throughout the U.S. and to other countries worldwide. DuraComm markets an extensive portfolio of OEM/Industrial power supplies for a variety of applications and needs. From simple desktop units to sophisticated rack mount battery management systems, we have a complete line of products ready to ship. DuraComm is also a distributor of Mean Well power supply products. All of DuraComm’s products come with a standard 2-year warranty. Many have U.S. and international safety approvals and are built to ISO 9001 manufacturing and testing standards.

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2011 Manufacturer of the Year 2011 MO Governor’s Minority and Small Business Award

INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP/INNOVATION

DuraComm embarked on a strategic business initiative to make its new facility more energy efficient. One major project involved the design and installation of a 24.80 KW Photovoltaic system, which is designed to produce more than 34,000 KWH of energy per year and offset the building’s lighting load of 31,500 KWH. The building is in the process of being retrofitted with DuraComm LED lighting equipment. The entire building’s energy usage is monitored by a wireless smart metering system, distributed by DuraComm. The project’s financial benefits analysis includes a projected 25 year utility savings of $193,883, Return On Investment (ROI) of 4.8 years and and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 14.3%. The KCP&L Solar Rebate of $2.00 a watt and Federal Investment Tax Credit of 30%, as well as MACRS Depreciation Schedule with 100% bonus depreciation contributed to developing the business justification to invest in solar.

Scope of services

Rack Mount Power Suppliers; Desktop Power Supplies; Power Distributions; power block modules; DC to DC converters Battery Management Systems; Power Source Utilities Low Voltage Disconnect; Battery Chargers; Wind Power Generators

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DuraComm Lighting

DuraComm Lighting is a prime supplier of high-quality LED lighting solutions providing an entire range of functional lighting applications. Supplying only the highest quality LED lamp and fixture lighting products, our goal is to offer customers the most cost-effective, energy saving and environmentally friendly lighting products. LED (Light Emitting Diode), a solid state lighting, is an energy efficient, cost saving, low maintenance, environmentally friendly lighting solution. In comparison with traditional incandescent, fluorescent, CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lighting) and Halogen bulbs, LED lighting is the best lighting source for your needs.

DuraComm Lighting is pleased to announce our new in-house Integrating Sphere Test Equipment. This state-of-the-art machinery includes fiber optic cables, temperature sensors, and a spectrophotocolorimeter. The luminaire testing equipment now enables DuraComm to quickly render accurate readings of color temperature, color rendering, efficacy, and much more. This allows us to quickly bring our customers the information they need, when they need it. This new testing equipment will help DuraComm continue to deliver on our commitment to bringing our customers the latest and best products available in the market.

BUSINESS STATISTICS industry business data Power Supplies,

No matter your lighting needs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; commercial or residential, retail or restaurant â&#x20AC;&#x201C; our team of knowledgeable professionals will work directly with you to offer customized lighting solutions that provide superior results in any application.

PRIMARY INDUSTRY SERVED

PRODUCTS

sales growth %

Lighting and Smart Energy

naics codes

335999

334413

Business financial data

number oF employees

2009

2010

2011

108.2

27.1

Business & diversity certifications business/ technical certifications diversity certifications

organization

chapter/ affiliation

1 yr

NMSDC

MAMSDC

1 YR

kansas city

mbe

years

www.duracomm.com

DURACOMM CORPORATION 6655 Troost Ave. Kansas City, MO 64131 Phone: (816) 472-5544 Fax: (816) 472-0959

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With a national network of professionals, ECCO Select is uniquely equipped to understand the marketplace.

SERVICES

JEANETTE PRENGER FOUNDER/PRESIDENT, ECCO SELECT

The Human Enterprise Solutions Experts ABOUT US

ECCO Select continues to grow revenue and drive superior results by connecting top tier talent with dynamic companies in need of exceptional project management, business consulting and human enterprise solutions.

Accounting and Finance Marketing Translations

Human Resources Training Administrative Services

GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS

ECCO Select is a premiere consulting services firm providing experts in a variety of professional disciplines including information technology, accounting/finance, human resources, marketing and administrative services. The firm provides human capital to local and national clients including Fortune 500 companies.

ECCO Select has a successful history of delivering public sector projects with Government agencies and large system integrators. Continued growth in the Government sector is attributed to repeat business, increased services with existing clients as well as new agencies utilizing ECCO’s exceptional consulting services.

ECCO Select provides highly trained and savvy people who adopt your vision as their own. Whether you need a team to execute a project, a specialist to assist with business challenges, supplemental staffing to ensure timely results or direct hires, ECCO Select tailors the business arrangements to best suit your organization.

ECCO Select is proud to provide our services to the following agencies and groups:

We have cultivated a talent pool that is prepared to meet your needs.

IT Services

ECCO Select is a national provider of human capital with a network of technical business professionals ready to serve clients. Our roots are in Information Technology (IT), so we have deep experience in: ERP Implementation Project/Program Management Application Development Technical Architecture IT Security Infrastructure Management

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Department of Defense Department of Agriculture Federal Aviation Administration Federal Reserve Bank

FDIC Internal Revenue Service Municipalities Educational Institutions

COMMUNITY/CIVIC INVOLVEMENT

ECCO Select is grounded in giving back and routinely contributes to the community – through local, state, regional, national and international organizations. Jeanette has led by example and has fostered a culture whereby service is encouraged and recognized by all its team members. Truman Medical Center has been chosen as ECCO’s community partner and primary beneficiary for their unique approach in combining safety-net healthcare, healing and preventive approaches to create a healthier Kansas City. In addition, scholarship dollars are presented annually to aid students in need.

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Here is a representative list of the organizations touched and impacted by ECCO Select:

Boy Scouts of America Junior Achievement El Centro Friends of the Zoo Orphaned Starfish Harmony Board Lyric Opera Circle Starlight Theater Truman Medical Center Foundation Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association United Way

Awards

Each year, ECCO Select receives accolades from peer groups, industry associations and community organizations for their outstanding work in all these areas. Here is a list of the most recent and significant, recognizing both the leadership and the collective efforts of ECCO Select. Among them are:

2012 MAMSDC Supplier of the Year MAMSDC BizOp 2011 Contract Award with Burns and McDonnell USDA 2011 FSIS Woman Owned Business Contractor of the Year Diversity.com - Top 50 Diversity Owned Business in Missouri (2010) Spirit at Work (2009) United States Hispanic Advocacy Association – 2008 Bravo Award for best practices, Top 3 Hispanic Businesses Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce -2008 Top 10 Small Business MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council – ExpOpportunity ‘08, ‘09, and ‘10 Awards The Kansas City Star – 11th Largest Women-owned Business in the Kansas City area (2007) Ingram’s – Consistently ranked as a top Minority-Owned Area Business, and Women-Owned Business, 68th Fastest Growing Area Business (2007) AFLAC Civic Award for Hispanic Small Business (2007) Kansas City Business Journal – ranked consistently as a top Area Woman-Owned and Minority-Owned Business since 2006, 18th Fastest-Growing Area Business (2006); 25 Under 25* (Class of 2003) Hispanic Business – One of the Top 500 Hispanic Businesses in the United States (ranked year after year since 2006) Minority Enterprise Development MED Week - Service Firm of the Year (2002)

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Business Statistics INDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA Primary Industry Served NAICS Codes

541511

541512

BUSINESS FINANCIAL DATA

SALES GROWTH

2010

2011

2012

14%

60%

20%

BUSINESS & DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS Business/ Technical Certifications Diversity Certifications

Federal Certifications

Customers

Years

Organization

Chapter/ Affiliation

2007 - Pres

WBENC

N/A

2003 - Pres

NMSDC

MAMSDC

2003 - Pres

MRCC

N/A

Years

Type

2002 - present

8m (WOSB)

federal gwac

GSA STARS II

Booz Allen Hamilton, HALLMARK, H&R Block, Sprint, Teva, CenturyLink, USDA

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BIO KC BUSINESS

ECCO Select in the news

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IT Consulting

ECCO Select 1301 OAK STREET STE 400 Kansas City, MO 64106 PHONE: (816) 960-3800

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MANAGED PRINT SERVICES

Evolv represents some of the most advanced office equipment systems available. We are experts when it comes to managing our clients’ document workflow and office equipment fleets.

RON HARLAND SR. - PRESIDENT EVOLV SOLUTIONS

Document Management & Information Technology ABOUT US

At Evolv Solutions, we help you improve your business by integrating best-in-class document technologies to streamline business processes and improve competitive advantage. How we put it all together is what sets us apart. We take skilled people who know your industry, arm them with cutting-edge technology, and let them do what they do best - help you work smarter.

leadership

Ronald Harland Sr. is the founder and President of Evolv Solutions. With the increasing demand of supplier diversity initiatives, he saw an opportunity to create a small firm capable of providing document management and information technology ideas across a wide-range of solutions for Fortune 500 Start-up and Government institutions. Ronald Harland Jr. is a Co-founder and Vice President at Evolv Solutions. Ron helped transition Evolv from idea to reality and oversees the organization’s operational infrastructure. Ron has a technical background as a Systems Analyst and is highly focused on new business development, technical resources, process implementation and management of IT systems. Eric Harland is Vice Ppresident of technology and marketing at Evolv Solutions, LLC. He is also Co-founder of MBEConnect, the first Social Network for minority- and women-owned businesses. He brings more than 15 years of technical expertise in developing and designing enterprise level solutions in a variety of market segments. 34 MBEConnect Profiles | MAMSDC SPECIAL EDITION

OFFICE SYSTEMS: Managed Print Solutions (MPS): Sales, Leasing, Maintenance, Supplies and Training Managed Services: Print & Mail Facilities Management, Document Workflow and Storage Solutions Print Supply Management Services: Web-based Forms Ordering System, Outsourced Digital Print Production, Wide-format & Engineering Output, Over-flow Digital Print Support, Physical Forms Management, Digital Forms Management, Desktop Publishing. Evolv also operates an in-house Digital Print Production Center with a print production capacity of 250,000 pages per month.

SMALL BUSINESS... GETTING BIG BUSINESS DONE RIGHT • Xerox Corporation • Konica-Minolta • Hewlett Packard • Lexmark

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SCANNING & IMAGING

Evolv operates a state-of-the-art scanning and imaging services bureau. Our center provides an end-to-end solution for processing nearly any volume and type of document in a secure environment. Imaging Service Bureau Capacity: 4.5 million images per month. Services Provided: Document Conversion, Records Management, Sensitive, Fragile or Aged Documents, Data Capturing, Over-flow Scanning Support, Invoice and Bill file Conversion, Indexing OCR Projects, Wide Format Scanning. SERVICE SCANNING & IMAGING We provide the workspace, use of equipment and software necessary to perform nearly any scanning and imaging work or document conversion project. We pick up your documents (A8 up to E size (engineering) documents). Our facility is secure and our trained customer support staff is available to assist you with scheduling, setup and system support issues while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on site.

it staff augmentation

Our Technical Staffing Solutions are designed to provide contract staffing, workforce management, temporary staffing, project management, outsourcing and contract compliance services. Our Technical Staffing Solutions ensure your organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success, whether managing an entire program or providing contract staffing services.

FEDERAL IT SERVICES

www.evolv8astarsteam.com CONSTELLATION I Functional Area 1 - NAICS 541511 Functional Area 2 - NAICS 541512 Functional Area 3 - NAICS 541513 Functional Area 4 - NAICS 541519 Professional Services - Candidate Selection, Online technical tests, SME Evaluation, Reference Checks, Drug & Background, Personality Profile, Unconditional 90-day guarantee for permanent placements. Information Technology - Programmers, Web Developers, Systems Analysts, QA Software Testers, Configuration Managers, Database Administrators, Development and Support, Database Analysts Help Desk and more.

BUSINESS STATISTICS INDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA PRIMARY Industry served NAICS Codes

Direct Placement: Evolv is responsible for IT staff recruiting and screening of candidates for your selection. Vendor Managed Staffing: Evolv assists you in managing your staffing suppliers, streamlining billing, reducing overall costs and providing better quality control.

Business/ Technical Certifications Diversity Certifications

Federal Certifications

Customer References

561439

Years

Organization

Chapter/ Affiliation

NMSDC

mamsdc

DBE/MBE

Kansas

Years

Type

8(a)

8(a) STARS II GWAC # GS-06F-1093Z

Truman Medical Center, Johnson & Johnson, Keybank, Sporting KC, Kansas City Power & Light

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Facilities Management Support: Evolv can provide staffing services if you are seeking to outsource the day-to-day operation of your print production, mail room or call center operations.

SALES SHEET LINE CARD

532420

BUSINESS & DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS

Staff Augmentation: Evolv provides Information Technology resources for short-term or long-term needs. Contract-to-hire: Evolv allows you to determine if an employee is the right fit for the company by observing the employee on the job.

Information Technology & Document Management

Evolv Solutions 9401 INDIAN CREEK PKWY #250 OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210 PHONE: (913) 469-8900 TOLL FREE: (866) 469-8900

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Corporate Awards

CEO Advocate of the Year: Mike Chesser, KCP&L Chairman & CEO

MBE Coordinator of the Year:

Corporation of the Year:

Flora Mayer, Sprint Supplier Diversity Specialist

JE Dunn Corporation

Buyer of the Year: Mary Lewis, Sprint Sourcing Manager, Procurement & Real Estate

Supplier of the Year

Class I: Divine Floral Designs

Class II: Alpha Energy & Electric (See Profile Page)

Class III: ECCO Select Corporation (See Profile Page)

Legacy Award Ollie Gates, President, Gates Bar-B-Q

Class IV: SHI International Corporation

2012 MAMSDC CORPORATION OF THE YEAR

BUILDING SUCCESS THROUGH SUPPORT AND EDUCATION JE Dunn Construction, the 2012 MAMSDC Corporation of the Year, has a long tradition of deep involvement with womenand minority-owned businesses in Kansas City and across the country.

JE Dunn was officially named the 2012 Corporation of the ohn Ernest Dunn founded JE Dunn Construction Year by the MAMSDC during it’s official 26th Annual Awards Company in Kansas City, Missouri in 1924. Over the past Luncheon in January. Additionally, JE Dunn Construction’s 88 years, the company has grown to become the 12th Diversity Coordinator Nakisha Bausby also was nominated largest general building company in the U.S. for MBE Coordinator of the Year. The criteria MAMSDC uses As the company slogan states, JE Dunn Construction is to select its corporation of the year includes an evaluation “In pursuit of building perfection” and accomplishes this of the supplier diversity and purchasing mission through several initiatives focused team members on staff, participation and on improving the communities it serves. Diverse suppliers and vendors from membership in organizations that impact across the nation compliment a diverse minority business entrepreneurs, active involvement with MAMSDC, testimony from and well-rounded employee base minority suppliers regarding the benefits of in all of its offices. This well-rounded doing business with the corporation, and any team of professionals, both internal and —JE Dunn Slogan other contributions to the health of minority external, provides a great deal of value to business development. JE Dunn Construction the organization. excelled in all of the aforementioned categories through For several decades, JE Dunn has made its commitment its principle of building success through support and to diversity a top priority through educational programs, education. business development opportunities, events, and A long-standing relationship with MAMSDC goes back involvement with the MidAmerica Minority Supplier to the founding of the original MAMSDC organization. Development Council (MAMSDC). These efforts have William H. Dunn, Sr., who currently serves as the Chairman significantly improved the state of minority ownedEmeritus at JE Dunn Construction, first began his career business enterprises (MBEs) in Kansas City and earned there in 1946. Mr. Dunn was a founding member of the JE Dunn Construction the honor of being named the original Kansas City Minority Supplier Development Council MAMSDC Corporation of the Year.

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(KCMSDC), started in 1983, which would later become the industry at these institutions. Women and minority preMAMSDC. The original KCMSDC served as a purchasing apprenticeship and summer internship programs at JE council consisting of executives from the local corporate Dunn Construction prepare students to succeed in the community to create more opportunities for minority workplace and provide important training. businesses. For existing businesses, JE Through the years, JE Dunn Dunn offers many Construction has worked hard opportunities to continue to not only utilize minorityeducation, discover contract and women-owned firms, but opportunities, and actively to also better prepare them engage with the procurement to do business with JE Dunn team. Throughout the year, JE Construction and other members Dunnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regional offices host of the construction industry. Their several diversity events to provide successful Minority Contractor opportunities and learning Business Development Program sessions to area minority offers area diverse businesses. Quarterly meetings businesses classes and a provide M/WBEs with access to (Left to Right) Lonnie C. Scott, William H. Dunn Jr., structured curriculum to sharpen information about upcoming Brian Britton their business skills and better projects, deadlines, and contacts compete in the marketplace. Not only do participating at JE Dunn Construction. Networking with other M/WBEs businesses leave with improved business development and JE Dunn Construction team members is an added perk skills, but also a strong relationship with JE Dunn of these meetings. Construction that can lead to increased opportunities for The annual Contractorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Conference hosted by JE Dunn future projects. Construction is open to Commitment to excellence all minority and women in diversity begins well before contractors and offers entrepreneurs start their own information on banking, ventures. JE Dunn Construction accounting, marketing, participates in several internship estimating, structure, and programs throughout the Kansas business development. Lunch City area to get young people and Learn meetings are another involved in the world of business. chance for diverse One outstanding program is contractors to introduce their offered through Cristo Rey High products and services and A glimpse inside the Minority Contractor Business Development Program School, in which culturally diverse network with JE Dunn students with economic need Constructionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s project receive a college prep education enhanced by a corporate management and estimating teams. Each monthly work study program. Students from Cristo Rey work one meeting allows a small group of contractors to present day a week, plus an additional day a month, for all four information about their company in front of procurement years of high school. Wages earned by students at these team members and discuss opportunities in-depth over internships are used to directly pay for their tuition to lunch. the school. JE Dunn has had several Cristo Rey students Engaging and comprehensive supplier diversity complete their internships in their offices and have at least programs, like the ones implemented at JE Dunn one student worker present each work day. This program, Construction, lead to stronger M/WBEs and long-lasting, along with other internship programs, has been rewarding mutually beneficial business relationships. Supplier for all parties involved. diversity initiatives at JE Dunn Construction embody the JE Dunn often recruits future employees at several core principles of MAMSDC and help reach more diverse minority colleges and universities and offers scholarships businesses, not just in Kansas City, but across the country. to students majoring in fields relevant to the construction 38 MBEConnect Profiles | MAMSDC SPECIAL EDITION

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MINORITY CONTRACTOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Building Success through Support and Education the group during their personal lunch hours and discuss Fostering strong business relationships with topics such as safety, marketing, human resources, minority- and women-owned businesses (M/WBEs) is a project management, planning, scheduling and business top priority for the JE Dunn Construction Company, and that commitment goes beyond simply doing business with structure. In addition to the monthly classes, participants are paired with an experienced mentor to provide addiverse companies. JE Dunn actively seeks to improve ditional support and resources outside of the classroom. the M/WBEs in the communities it serves through its own All classes and program activities are free of charge for business education program. The Minority Contractor participating M/WBEs. Business Development (MCBD) program developed by Admission to the program requires an application and JE Dunn gives participating M/WBEs the business develinterview process. Ideal program candidates have been opment tools they need to conquer today’s competitive established for 2 – 3 years, are growing in size and capacity environment. Through this program, MBEs expand and are involved in a construction-related field. Businesses their business development skills to better compete in should have a desire for improvement the construction industry and do in the basic business development business with JE Dunn. areas covered by the MCBD program. The idea for the program first In order to ensure that the particicame about in 2005, and by January pants are an ideal fit for the program, of 2006, the first MCBD classes were JE Dunn works with community being held at JE Dunn’s Kansas leaders to identify companies that can City headquarters. Classes are benefit the most from participating in led by Marvin Carolina, Vice the program. President of Diversity and Kay Based on the success of the Kansas Saunders, President of Bellewether, A glimpse inside the Minority Contractor City program, the MCBD program a woman-owned business operation Business Development Program expanded to other cities in 2011, consulting firm. Bellewether worked including Denver in March, Houston in September and with JE Dunn to construct a well-rounded curriculum with Atlanta in December. Plans for program expansion in 2012 robust courses in a variety of areas where M/WBEs tend to include Minneapolis, Dallas, Charlotte and Savannah. With struggle. Research indicates that many small businesses each new class, the number of attendees in each city struggle with professional development and social skills, has increased, with 12 in Kansas City, 14 in Denver, 23 so JE Dunn and Bellewether incorporated these skills Houston, 27 Atlanta. Ideally, each class will not exceed into the MCBD program curriculum. Other key business 30 participants. development areas presented in the MCBD program Coursework lasts for two years, and after successful include communication, ethical behavior, problem-solving, completion, participants are given a graduation ceremony. decision making, self-managing, interpersonal behavior, Members of the community, diversity organizations and professionalism and multiculturalism. other companies are invited to attend these ceremonies. As a diverse business, Bellewether understands the Program graduates are left with a solid business struggles that other small businesses experience. Using relationship with JE Dunn, and the company ensures that Bellewether’s services and relevant experience for the they are in a position to do business with each other. MCBD program curriculum is strategic for JE Dunn, as Business often grows exponentially for program graduates it keeps the MCBD program grounded, effective, with a newfound confidence that translates to comfort and focused. with other businesses, leading to more successful projects Participating businesses attend classes facilitated by JE for the M/WBEs and JE Dunn alike. Dunn for a full day on a monthly basis. Even lunch offers opportunities to learn; JE Dunn team members address MBEConnect Profiles | MAMSDC SPECIAL EDITION

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HISTORY

ARZELIA Gates - COMMUNITY RELATIONS

GATES B-B-Q

“Hi, May I Help You?” About Us

Gates Bar-B-Q is a Kansas City original. Our family restaurant established in 1946, has grown from a single store front at 19th & Vine to a family of six up-to-date restaurants throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan area; all struttin’ the Gates unique red roof design and man in full tuxedo top hat, depicting our style. Over 60 years of excellence, hard work and our family recipe has perpetuated the growth of our sauce line to a family of sauces, all with the distinct flavor found only in Gates products. All our restaurants, sauce products and seasonings serve as a conduit between us and our customers’ satisfaction. The connection of good food, fast, personalized service and an immediate greeting of “Hi, May I Help You?” All act as our trademarks. Gates will continue in the family tradition and pride ourselves in producing the best Bar-B-Q products possible.

The major reason for the success of Gates has been the barbecue sauce, manufactured and used by the barbecue restaurants. From the inception of the business in 1946, there was a constant demand for the sauce, and as the business grew and expanded that demand became greater. Attempts to meet the barbecue sauce demands initially were met by the manufacturing of the barbecue sauce, but it eventually became apparent that it was impossible to keep pace with the demand by primitive methods. Therefore, automation of the barbecue sauce manufacturing began to appear in the warehouse in the 1970’s and barbecue sauce manufacturing was completely automated by the mid ‘70s. As the demand for the sauce continued to grow and the ability to respond to that demand through automation was assured, a decision was made in 1975 to introduce Gates sauce to retail grocery stores. Sales calls were made to convince the buyers for the chain stores and the wholesalers who supply the independently owned stores to carry the barbecue sauce in their warehouses. Some favorably responded immediately, however, others displayed some reluctance to take a new item which they felt might yield questionable investment returns. Persistence and strong consumer appeal prevailed and all major supermarkets in the Kansas City metro area soon stocked Gates sauce on their shelves. Each year the barbeque sauce has been a strong competitor and enjoys a significant share of the market among the top competition in barbecue sauces. Gates is receiving national recognition due in large part to the strategic location of Kansas City. Being the hub of the nation, Kansas City attracts various groups of people from throughout the country for a variety of reasons, including national political conventions, public officials conventions, business, industry, fraternal and professional conventions,

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as well as the American Royal, to name a few. Additionally, it is host to a number of college and professional sporting events. All these activities have brought many of these people into Gatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; restaurants, thereby enhancing the Gates national image, and more importantly, a continually rising demand for Gates sauce on a national basis. If they cannot have Gates Bar-B-Q in their own metropolitan areas, people will tout for the sauce being made available to them in their market areas. This national barbecue sauce demand has culminated in a decision being made in 1982 by Ollie Gates to commence a methodical and intense national distribution effort in 1983. Plans are currently underway to concentrate on a few major markets in reasonably close proximity to the Kansas City, market for two primary reasons. First, the closer those markets are to Kansas City the greater familiarity with Gates products. Second, having limited knowledge of national marketing, it seems imperative to be in close enough proximity to those experimental markets to react quickly as circumstances dictate during Gatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; initial exposure in those markets. This national demand for the barbecue sauce has brought forth a number of individuals and retailers, who have sought out Gates to arrange for distribution on a very limited basis in their markets, which include a few of the major markets across the country. Adversely affecting their ability to compete in the market place is the fact that they put in very small quantities, thereby considerably increasing an already exacerbating transportation cost.

Moreover, economic feasibility impinges against much marketing assistance from the manufacturer, whose assistance dollars are limited unless or until distribution efforts can be concentrated in a given market area. Eventually, assistance to them will be forthcoming as the marketing efforts and resources of Gates sauce begins fanning out from Kansas City in a concentrated manner, market-bymarket, with the ultimate goal of reaching every major and many lesser markets across the country within the next few years. Gates will continue in the family tradition and pride ourselves in producing the best possible products.

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BIO LOCATIONS BIO MENU

www.gatesbbq.com

BIO STORE ONLINE

BIO RECIPES BIO APO/MILITARY

World Headquarters 4621 Paseo Kansas City, MO 64110 Phone: (816) 923-0900

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“We value the relationships we forge with our clients and the people and organizations that we serve. We pledge to our customers that the most valuable asset is our relationship with them, their trust and confidence in us.”

Byron McIntosh - CEO Greenleaf Construction Co., Inc.

“The General Contractor of Choice” About Us

Leadership

As the CEO and Founder of GCC, Byron. McIntosh has over 30 years of experience within the construction industry, working his way up the ranks from Laborer to Senior Vice President/Chief Operation Officer for other construction firms before opening the doors of GCC in 2000.

Over his career, Mr. McIntosh has personally been involved with construction projects valued at over $316 million across the country. He is keenly aware of building to the customer’s specifications and delivering projects on time, within budget and with quality built in the first time. Under his leadership, GCC has grown to be one of the region’s largest minority owned firms.

Greenleaf Construction Co., Inc. (GCC) is a multi-disciplined construction firm that serves both government, public and private development concerns. GCC is known as a successful contractor in building commercial, government, single family, and multi-family projects. Our firm is supported by an integrated team comprised of credentialed architects, engineers and construction managers with an in-depth knowledge of best business practices that have led to the success of our firm within the construction industry nationwide. For over eleven years, we have built our business by serving a broad spectrum of clientele. GCC has performed in the capacity of either the design/build contractor or the general contractor/construction manager for bid/build opportunities. This experience showcases a diverse range of project types including “vertical” new construction, renovations and additions as well as “horizontal” site-related improvements, including infrastructure and public works improvements. While serving the unique needs of our clientele, we strive to leave each and every customer completely satisfied. Combined with our track record of success, Greenleaf Construction is the ultimate solution for building projects that exceed expectations. In the end, we endeavor to be “The General Contractor of Choice”. 42 MBEConnect Profiles | MAMSDC SPECIAL EDITION

Andre Hinton CFO

Greg Phillips President

Byron McIntosh CEO

Tom Eatman Sr. Vice President

Services Construction Services

Architectural Services

• General contracting

• Full design from concept to

• Construction management

construction documents

• Design build

• Interior design

• Program management

• Building program development

• LEED compliance

• Building information modeling

• Building program

• LEED consultation

• Development

• Construction phase services

• Pre-construction services

• Owner representation mbeconnectmagazine.com

Diverse in its services

Greenleaf Construction offers pre-construction services, construction management, design/build and project management for commercial, single-family, multi-family and government projects. Our dedicated staff of experienced professionals has completed numerous projects for a multitude of government agencies. In addition to their success within the government sector, the GCC staff has experience completing high profile projects within the public and private sector including Station Casino (now Ameristar Casino) – one of Kansas City’s first casinos, Renaissance Inns nationwide, 25 telecommunications projects for the Sprint Corporation in ten different states, and as part of the construction management team (TurnerGreenleaf ) for the recent renovation of the Arrowhead Stadium for the NFL Kansas City Chiefs.

“As a small business, you just have to do more with less. GCC has learned to empower its staff to go beyond the obvious to get the job done. It’s that commitment that sets us apart from the competition.” — DeVonia Merino - Director, Sales and Marketing

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BUSINESS STATISTICS industry business data COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

PRIMARY INDUSTRY SERVED

236220

237990

238210

238350

2009

2010

2011

150%

50%

35%

naics codes Business financial data

sales growth % number of employees

Business & diversity certifications business/ technical certifications

NEWS

diversity certifications

$9M Army Reserve Center January 2012 Greenleaf Construction gets started on brand new $9 million Army Reserve Center – GCC kicks off the new year by breaking ground on a new U.S. Army Reserve Center located in Tallahassee, Florida. This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) project will provide a new training and administrative facility including an organization maintenance shop, unheated storage building, military equipment parking and associated site work. This is the fourth Army Reserve Center that Greenleaf has constructed for the USACE Louisville District.

organization

chapter/ affiliation

6 YRS

HUBZONE

U.S SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

10 YRS

U.S SMALL

SMALL BUSINESS BUSINESS

ADMINISTRATION

10 YRS

MBE

STATE OF MISSOURI

10 yrs

nmsdc

mamsdc

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USDA Forest Service, U.S. Navy, GSA, U.S. Department of Labor

customer references

www.greenleafconst.com

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Greenleaf Construction Co., INC. 1734 E. 63rd Street, Suite 502 Kansas City, MO 64110 Phone: (816) 333-3445 Fax: (816) 333-3449

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engineers to our executive team; we have the requisite experience and expertise. IT and services is a trust business, and we’ve set the standard in Kansas City and beyond. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, our market reach extends globally with professionals working at customer sites throughout the world.

Mithra Amaran - Executive Vice President JMA Information Technology Inc.

Extending Human Capabilities ABOUT US

JMA Information Technology, Inc. (JMA) is an 18-year, minority-owned IT Services company that provides organizations with technologies to remain competitive in a rapidly changing global technology landscape. In 2000, JMA started to help position the federal government to take maximum advantage of the benefits new technologies offer, based on its experience of delivering technology solutions to Fortune 500 companies. Today we continue to provide a way for our government customers to connect, communicate, and collaborate with their customers. Our tagline “Extending Human Capabilities” is not just a slogan. At our Kansas City area headquarters, we have a fully staffed and functional Technology Solutions Lab where we can demonstrate new technologies to our customers. We have on staff more than 300 professionals who call JMA home. Our mission is as follows:

Offer high-quality IT solutions and services Treat our clients and employees with a high degree of professionalism Change the world by making a difference in our local community Create an open and honest environment in which any idea, no matter how strange, is considered Have a sense of humor, have fun, be healthy and don’t take ourselves too seriously

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We have forged partnerships with the industry’s leading technology companies, implementing products and solutions that have been built and tested elsewhere. Our unique ability to identify and leverage the best products and solutions the market has to offer has been a key driver of our customers’ success. Backed by our close relationship with our customers, our talented team can plan, build and operate their networks, ensuring their business mission and IT goals are met on time, on budget and with extreme quality.

LEADERSHIP

Mithra Amaran leads the government market business development, account management and quality assurance efforts. She strives to find innovative ways to help clients deliver value to their customers. Under her leadership, government related revenue has increased 40% year over year. She is passionate about building a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and extreme commitment to customer happiness. She currently serves on the board of directors at the International Relations Council and previously served on the board of directors of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce and the Overland Park Friends of the Arboretum. Tidbit: “Business leaders who focus not on revenue targets but on creating a culture of teamwork, empowerment and extreme focus on customer satisfaction pave the way for employees to thrive and financial profits will follow naturally.”

What We Do

Our customers’ network and infrastructure are the foundations of their business and we help them to connect, communicate and collaborate—the 3 Cs of a next-generation organization and workforce. We increase our customer’s capabilities and productivity while keeping the costs down. We have forged partnerships and alliances with industry recognized leaders to ensure that we provide the most up-to-date technology solutions. We ensure that your infrastructure is available and you are online all the time. mbeconnectmagazine.com

We help you to communicate while reducing costs and consolidating disparate communication systems. This means an unified communication platform that delivers email, VoIP phone systems, instant messaging, voice conferencing, mobility, desktop sharing and more. We offer comprehensive information management and collaboration services: Information Architecture – Make it easy and less painful Business Intelligence – Fast, relevant, accurate and actionable information Enterprise Collaboration – Make it fun, fast and rewarding for the people Enterprise Content Management – Streamline and mechanize work to reduce redundancy and cut storage costs We offer comprehensive information technology support services: Service delivery management Enterprise applications development including mobile and web applications IT staffing solutions

Highlight on our Government Sector Business

Our Government Sector Team generates more than 50% of the company’s revenues. Under the leadership of Mithra Amaran, the team consisting of Ryan Creal, Erica Hatterman and John Duker program manage quality delivery of services to our customers and find innovative ways to help our customers provide value to their customers. We have a total experience of over 80 years in providing outstanding IT services to our customers. Through our efforts, JMA captured its first major federal contract in 2003, which has since grown to more than six contracts totaling more than $100M. It’s no surprise that our government related revenue has increased 40% year over year for the past 13 years.

Client Requirements Drive Innovation

The JMA team focuses on customers’ requirements, evolving needs and mission. Our team offers transformation services to assist our customers with their goals to better streamline services. We also assist them in implementing the IT and business roadmap by reaching back into other federal agencies we support and service industry experts of other companies.

Our Delivery Team is on the Front Line for Innovation

We motivate our staff who work with our customers every day to identify ways to improve efficiency, heighten quality, and achieve cost savings. Performance standards of our personnel include “innovation ideas” as an evaluation criterion. In addition, JMA brings in “fresh eyes” to independently assess and document the baseline of services by providing an IT Simplification Enterprise Assessment and provide performance improvement recommendations.

Monitoring the Market for Relevant Innovations

There is so much happening in the IT world that it is hard to keep track of it all. The industry spends millions of dollars a year doing daily monitoring of dozens of magazines, newsletters, conferences/symposiums, websites and blogs for news that helps it to be more competitive in the market. The JMA team taps into that information flow and delivers information in the form of white papers and special reports to our customers and other interested stakeholders.

BUSINESS STATISTICS INDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA Public Sector, Service Provider, Enterprise, Small and Medium Businesses

Primary Industry Served

Business Products/ Services

Design, Implementation and Support of Network, Infrastructure, Applications, Staffing

NAICS Codes

541511

541513

541512

541519

BUSINESS & DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS Business/ Technical Certifications Diversity Certifications

Government Sector Team: ( From Left to Right) Ryan Creal - Director, Erica Hatterman - Sr. Acct. Mgr., John Duker - Sales Mgr.

Organization

Chapter/ Affiliation

NMSDC

MAMSDC

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Services

Luevano Hart Construction, LLC has the staff, equipment and experience for all types of projects. Specific labor union contracts are in force between the company and the following:

Hector Luevano - President/CEO Luevano Hart Construction, LLC

A Contracting Company Specializing in Excellence

Pipe Fitters Association Local Union No. 533 Plumbers Local Union No. 8 Laborers Local Union No. 1290 Carpenters District Council

Construction

About Us

Process Piping Fabrication and Installation Commercial HVAC Piping and Plumbing Design/Build Mechanical Equipment Installation - Boilers/Chillers/Cooling Towers - Fans/Motors/Pumps - Packaging and Processing Equipment Equipment Dismantling and Relocation

Luevano Hart Construction, LLC was established in August 2003 and is a mechanical contracting company specializing in commercial/industrial plumbing and pipe fitting services. A corporate office has been established in Kansas City, Missouri, which serves as the base for all corporate activities. The company founders are engineers with over thirty years of experience in the business, construction and automotive industries.

Mission

24/7 Service

Luevano Hart Construction, LLC’s mission is to provide mechanical services through a wide range of commercial/ industrial applications to clients in Missouri and Kansas using a highly skilled professional team working together, utilizing common sense and good work ethics.

Chiller project at KCP&L Front Street

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Process Piping Plumbing Preventative Maintenance - Monthly/Quarterly HR - Spring/Fall Start Up SERVICE Large Equipment - Chillers/Boilers/Air Handlers Backflow Prevention - Installation/Certification Controls - Building Automation/Troubleshooting General Contractor Emergency Service Refrigeration

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clients & mentors

Burns & McDonnell – 8(a) Mentor Protégé Program JE Dunn Construction – Graduate of the Business Development Program KCP&L – Light Source Mentoring Program General Motors Fagan Mechanical Kellogg Brown & Root Services University of MO / University of Missouri Kansas City

“Luevano Hart has gone above and beyond in addressing our industrial expansion needs and mechanical concerns. They take great pride in their work.”

— Art Lambart II General Motors Body Shop Tool Installation

“We have worked with Luevano Hart on several projects and Luevano Hart has come through every time. They have the ‘can do’ attitude and will go the extra mile to satisfy the Client. We look forward to the next opportunity to work with Luevano Hart.”

— Charles Sun, DBIA Burns & McDonnell

“Over the course of the past year I have personally witnessed Hector manage Luevano Harts’ scope on this difficult project with a sense of enthusiasm, leadership, and genuine concern for a successful outcome. He has offered creative solutions in helping to resolve issues in a timely matter and has remained committed to ensuring this project is a success for LHC.”

Awards

General Motors 2006 Supplier of the Year Award MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council: Contract recognition with JE Dunn and Burns & McDonnell in 2007, 2008, and 2009- Kellogg Brown & Root Services 2011 Minority Enterprise Development committee awarded us Construction Company of the Year 2009 MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council Supplier of the Year 2010

BUSINESS STATISTICS industry business data PRIMARY INDUSTRY SERVED

PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS

naics codes

238220

237110

236210

238350

238990

238130

236220

238910

2009

2010

2011

11.9 Mil

8.9 mil

12.9 mil

Business financial data

sales growth number of employees

Business & diversity certifications business/ technical certifications

years

organization

chapter/ affiliation

nmsdc

mamsdc

kcmo

mbe/dbe

state of mo

mbe/dbe

Diversity Certification

FEDERAL CERTIFICATION

—JE Dunn Construction Company Kevin F McPartland Project Manager

Years

type

8(a)

luevanohart.com BIO PROJECT PORTFOLIO

Letters of Recommendation

2 ENGINEERS, BIO 1 DREAM

BIOPROVIDED SERVICES

Luevano Hart Construction, LLC 6817 Stadium Dr. Ste. 312 Kansas City, MO 64129 PHONE: (816) 921-6003 FAX: (816) 921-6006 Toll Free: (800) 243-7404

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He is also deeply committed to developing people, helping them grow and stretch their expectations for what is possible for them to achieve. John receives tremendous satisfaction in mentoring others and always encourages new approaches. “We are focused on understanding our customer’s business needs and delivering cost effective solutions to meet those requirements.”

JOHN WALKER - OWNER/CEO PERFECT OUTPUT

Make The Perfect Choice ABOUT US

Perfect Output of Kansas City was founded in 1997 to satisfy a market need for customized, highly service-oriented document solutions that help companies improve their net profits. We currently provide customized solutions for large organizations such as Sprint/Nextel, Saint Luke’s Health Systems, Johnson & Johnson, Cerner Corporation, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories, and Hallmark Cards, Inc. We are committed to working with organizations to help understand, as well as manage, their true document and print production costs.

Leadership

With over 30 years of leadership experience, including 10 years as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City, John Walker started Perfect Output of Kansas City in 1997. John truly has an entrepreneurial mind, and it is this thought process that helped him find a unique niche within the document output service sector. He saw a vital need within organizations to manage documents with an integrated approach versus the silo approach traditionally taken by most corporations. The integrated approach looks at all aspects of the document life cycle, thus providing an opportunity to provide more comprehensive, effective and valuable solutions. 48 MBEConnect Profiles | MAMSDC SPECIAL EDITION

Professional Services

We provide solutions to address business needs in the realm of output devices and document management services. Our focus is on integrating document technology into core work processes to improve quality, productivity and efficiency, with an emphasis on driving cost savings within our client accounts. Some of the solutions that we offer include: Output Devices Identify your current and anticipated document management requirements as your business is continually changing. We will develop a plan that makes sense today and can work with you as your future needs evolve. We will keep this plan evergreen and evolve with your business. Workflow Analysis and Redesign We specialize in helping companies improve their efficiencies and productivity through business process automation. From automating data collection to refining backend processes and systems, we can help you increase productivity, reduce data input errors, and improve worker efficiency while reducing paper and printing costs. More work is accomplished in less time with less cost. Print Acquisition Portal Perfect Output can host a print acquisition portal to support your specialty and commercial print acquisition projects. This allows your marketing, operations and sales teams to obtain bids on these projects based on available print resources we have available, as well as any preferred supplier with which you have current relationships today. Records Management Perfect Output solutions provided for records management can help you more accurately store and monitor millions of documents, enabling better information access and greater compliance. We will provide you a Records Information Engagement leader that will provide consulting, design, implementation and support for your installation. mbeconnectmagazine.com

We will work with you to integrate your current records management system with best practice protocols and new technologies. Scanning and Imaging Perfect Output Imaging and Scanning Services provide our customers an integrated approach to support the document imaging and scanning needs of your enterprise. The processes and tools for document scanning and imaging your business documents are developed by Perfect Output to integrate with efficient workflows and your existing Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems. Mail Operations Help your business improve performance by connecting inbound and outbound mail flows with critical business processes. Partnering with Perfect Output can make your entire operation faster, more efficient and better protected against risk. Perfect Output can help you migrate your mail center operations into the 21st Century. Print Requisition Portal Perfect Output can provide a web portal to allow your users to request print products from an online catalog, develop and design on-demand products with variable data using preapproved templates, as well as submit jobs to your local print production center/image center or other cost effective print service providers. We have proven processes that can save you money while meeting or exceeding your current service and quality levels.

Community Involvement

2009 -2012 Ongoing relationship with Cristo Rey Kansas City to provide 4 students real job experiences and expectations doing office work, accounting and information technology at our corporate offices and/or on account locations.

First Hand Foundation – Cerner – Assists individual children with health-related needs when insurance and other financial resources have been exhausted. The organization strives to change children’s lives around the world, one child at a time. Its mission: To directly impact the health status of a young life.

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BUSINESS STATISTICS industry business data PRIMARY INDUSTRY SERVED

Document Management Services Healthcare, Telecom, Government

naics codes

532420

541611

Business financial data 2009

2010

2011

GROSS ANNUAL SALES

$23 MIL

$35 MIL

$43 MIL

number of employees

109

Business & diversity certifications business/ technical certifications

years

organization

chapter/ affiliation

diversity certifications

nmsdc

mamSDC

FEDERAL CERTIFICATIONS

YEARS

TYPE

8(a)

www.perfectoutput.com

Third and Long – Organization to help urban children that face challenging and even life-threatening situations.

BIO 2011 INTRO

CASE STUDY

Sponsor of Buck O’Neil Learning Center Project in Kansas City, lead by Ollie Gates.

Sponsor of 101 Awards Banquet, benefiting local charities.

WEBLINK

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MAMSDC

CERTIFICATION LEADS TO SUCCESS Getting certified through MAMSDC is a worthwhile experience that can open a whole new world of business, as it has for Unlimited Building Maintenance (UBM).

Minority business certification through MAMSDC offers MBEs a multitude of advantages that can significantly improve the strength and development of the business. Certification directly leads to MBE growth and success through exposure to 3,600 leading national, regional and local companies, referrals to member corporations, opportunities to network with corporate members, access to corporate buyers, listing on the MAMSDC and NMSDC computer database (MBISYS), and second tier as well as MBE-to-MBE business opportunities. More than 17,000 certified MBEs across the NMSDC network experience enhanced relationships with corporate members, as well as additional benefits from participation in education programs, workshops, mentoring programs, financial programs and other business development opportunities. Asya Evans, a Certification Specialist at MAMSDC, explains that there are

many benefits to certification; however, the connections MBEs can make through networking are perhaps the most valuable. “MBEs are beginning to understand that people do business with people they know. It makes a huge difference when a buyer sees a bid come across their desk and they can relate to the person behind the bid. Otherwise, you’re just another bid.” Over the past three years, Unlimited Building Maintenance (UBM) of Lenexa, Kansas, has discovered the benefit of their MAMSDC certification. Mo Bashar, Business Development Director, explains that these days, companies are not just looking for a service to vacuum and empty trash cans. They’re looking for a company that can do “green cleaning” to keep their tenants or employees healthy and happy. That’s where UBM has an advantage. And MAMSDC certification and networking opportunities have

helped UBM gain access to firms looking for these specific services. When Mr. Bashar calls on a prospect, he can proudly say that as an MAMSDC-certified business, UBM is a cut above its competitors. UBM takes pride in its service, quality, security, expertise, and efficiency; but getting certified by MAMSDC helped take UBM, already a solid and wellrespected business, to the next level. Mrs. Evans noticed significant progression at UBM following their certification. “UBM has changed since becoming certified through MAMSDC by utilizing our association with the corporate community as an invitation to build relationships and ultimately gain contracts,” notes Mrs. Evans. Nicholas Stewart, the other Certification Specialist at MAMSDC, also witnessed changes at UBM

following their certification through MAMSDC. “Mo Bashar has laid out an incredible template on how to use the council to grow your business. With an upbeat attitude and persistence in networking, UBM has truly gained an advantage over the competition. Our council is always proud to recommend Unlimited Building Maintenance as a top-notch firm for hire," says Mr. Stewart. As UBM knows, the key to success involves more than just getting certified. It also requires actively utilizing the council and its resources. “UBM has taken advantage of our programs and applied the information they have learned to their business. This has put them in a unique position to compete. Their company is more viable and visible to our corporate members,” says Mrs. Evans. Mr. Stewart takes great pride in witnessing the success of newly certified MBEs firsthand. "One of the most exciting aspects of my job is when a newly certified company finds value out of the council. Watching a company make the corporate contacts, network relentlessly, and sit in front of your desk with a recertification application and a success story makes this job meaningful. Most companies give up after time periods with no success and I realize it is truly the diligent entrepreneur that perseveres," says Mr. Stewart.

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Some MBEs are initially intimidated by the certification process, but that shouldn’t be a deterrent. Certification through MAMSDC is a simple process and well worth the time and money. Before the process begins, potential applicants should ensure that they meet all of the criteria for certification. Applicants must be a for-profit enterprise, physically located in the United States or its territories, at least 51% owned by an ethnic minority (African-American, Hispanic-American,

“They will soon find out how much easier life is when they have an advocate working on their behalf to assist in maneuvering through large organizations. We have the relationships to get the ball rolling; all the MBE has to do is put the ball in the goal.” — Asya Evans Native American, Asian and Pacific Islander American), and the ethnic minority owner must be active in the management and daily business operations of the enterprise. The first step in the certification process is an online application which can be completed gradually. Then, all required documentation must be sent to the council office by postal mail. MAMSDC conducts a site visit with the owner(s) of the company to confirm

information received within the application. Following the site visit, the application is recommended for approval by the Certification Committee, and the board of directors. Once certified, MBEs can immediately reap the rewards. “They will soon find out how much easier life is when they have an advocate working on their behalf to assist in maneuvering through large organizations. We have the relationships to get the ball rolling; all the MBE has to do is put the ball in the goal.” Mrs. Evans also has some advice for MBEs on the fence about whether or not they should get certified through MAMSDC: “I would recommend they evaluate who their target customers are and how they can serve them. They should then attend some of our programs and events to evaluate how our organization works.” Likewise, Mr. Stewart acknowledges that MBE certification is not for everybody. “It is not a one-size-fits-all solution. If your business is ramping up and looking for corporate contacts and contracts, our organization will be worthwhile. I would ask the owner to look into his sales strategy and make sure he has key elements of business that are needed to leap into the corporate supply chain. I challenge the business owner to think deeply on whether a corporate contract will break his business; or push their company to the next level,” says Mr. Stewart.

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achievement and reporting of minority- and women- owned business participation goals on projects and providing diversity training for compliance. P/Strada’s training can be delivered in a blended learning environment, from a traditional instructor to a virtual classroom provided via a Cloud computing solution. “I believe that any business has the ability to increase its creativity and innovation for higher profitability .”

PATRICE MANUeL - CEO/SENIOR PRINCIPAL P/STRADA

Achieving Higher Potential And Greater Profitability For Business And Government

P/Strada can also provide e-waste solutions to help get rid of unwanted electronic equipment utilizing waste recycling techniques that comply with the EPA, in a “zero landfill” manner.

LEADERSHIP

P/Strada is led by CEO and Senior Principal, Patrice Manuel, who gained wide-range experience managing complex challenges throughout the world over a 20-year career as a U.S. Army officer. Ms. Manuel is a Certified Project Management Professional with a Master’s degree in Administration and a Doctorate in Organizational Development and Leadership.

ABOUT US

Her combination of experience and education prepared her to create a team of like-minded professionals who provide successful solutions in the areas of professional and organizational development, project management, advanced technology, modeling and simulation, Homeland Security issues, measurable management, logistics and system planning, and research and development.

Telecommunications is one of our newest specialties providing design, implementation and testing services. P/Strada provides acquisition management from furniture purchases to microwave relay tower equipment and everything in between. We also provide staff augmentation primarily for various government agencies (e.g.,Homeland Security, Army, GSA). We can supply commercial administrative personnel all the way through very specialized top secret military requirements.

Vision STATEMENT

P/Strada, LLC is a Kansas City, Missouri based company that has experienced steady growth over its 11 year history. The growth can be attributed to its diverse capabilities born from a professional services perspective. Specifically, P/Strada provides program and project management in almost any environment and enterprise.

P/Strada has an extensive training and management consulting capability as well. We can provide training, strategic planning and consulting in areas such as: organizational development specializing in organizational structure and processes that assist organizations and individuals in achieving higher and greater success in their current environment; diversity integration assisting government agencies and private companies in the 52 MBEConnect Profiles | MAMSDC SPECIAL EDITION

P/Strada is a leader providing quality products and services to our customers, partners, and community in a global market.

MISSION STATEMENT

P/Strada is a growth company providing the highest quality professional services in project management, telecommunications, acquisition management, staff augmentation, training, and management consulting to our customers, partners and community.

VALUE STATEMENT

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A reputable industry leader committed to the stewardship of resources and responsibilities.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT P/Strada offers innovative solutions of managing ongoing inter-dependent projects to meet your corporate needs. TELECOMMUNICATIONS P/Strada formed the Telecommunications Business Division in response to the high demand for telephone products and to provide exceptional support. Our quality assurance process assures that we exceed our customers’ expectations. ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT P/Strada has the ability to service all of your organizations furniture needs from design to installation. We have aligned ourselves with many numerous companies that manufacture in the USA and Canada. STAFF AUGMENTATION Staff Augmentation provides ongoing professional administrative support which is used to staff a project and respond to business objectives in the work process. TRAINING/MANAGEMENT CONSULTING P/Strada Training Institute provides a multitude of education and training options. From basic office skills to advanced professional skills, P/Strada Training Institute provides and manages educational platforms for blended, face-to-face, instructional, online and web-based training.

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BUSINESS STATISTICS INDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA Primary Industry Served

Consulting/Professional Development

NAICS Codes

541611

611430

BUSINESS FINANCIAL DATA Number of Employees

2009

2010

2011

BUSINESS & DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS Business/ Technical Certifications

Years

Diversity Certifications

Organization

Chapter/ Affiliation

NMSDC

MAMSDC

NAWBO

DBE

KCMO

SWAM

MBE/WBE

DBE/WBE/MBE

KCMO

DBE/WBE/MBE

Years

Learning Portal

Federal Certifications

P/Strada’s eLearning Campus

Much can be gained by utilizing e-learning – reduced training time and increased flexibility are two major benefits, but those benefits aren’t enough if the e-learning is not effective.

Customers

Type 8 8(a) 1 EDWOSB 10 SDVOB Motorola, GSA, Homeland Security, Various Military Installations, City of Kansas City Missouri

P/Strada offers online training to help organizations equip their managers and supervisors with the tools they need to succeed.

Leadership essentials Leadership plus Customer service Sales Productivity Talent management

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eBooks

View the first two chapters FREE of Talking Like Leaders here Email: info@pstrada.com

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leadership

Lenora Payne - President Technology Group Solutions, LLC.

We Focus On Your IT, So You Can Focus On Your Business About Us

Technology Group Solutions LLC (TGS), a certified minority and woman-owned enterprise, employs a knowledgeable staff with years of experience in the IT field. Many of our employees are lifelong residents of the Kansas City area. Our commitment to the Kansas City business community develops long-term relationships with our customers. At Technology Group Solutions, our customers rely on us to assist their organizations in aligning IT products with their business direction. TGS, LLC, is a Kansas City based company, located in Lenexa, Kansas, and was established to provide infrastructure products and software as well as resources in the IT field for the greater Kansas City area. We have branched out to other states since our inception to offer quality product solutions and services to our clients. Our partnerships with the leading industry manufacturers allows TGS to offer you the most flexibility in determining and executing your infrastructure direction. The TGS Team is comprised of specialists trusted to offer unbiased solutions for our customers. The TGS team infuses their work with a sense of pride and respect—for themselves, their clients and the community around them.

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As a certified minority and woman owned business, we espouse a responsibility to hire, partner, and finance with individuals and organizations that share our values. The TGS team is very focused on prioritizing the customer requirements. Our best of breed technology vendors allows us to fulfill this priority. The company’s customer-centric philosophy and core values of honesty and integrity have helped TGS build long-lasting relationships resulting in satisfied customers. While growing our client base, TGS also has remained dedicated to projects like community outreach.

Services

Technology Group Solutions’ Professional Services include strategic and tactical consulting expertise in the areas of Local and wide area networks, security, infrastructure design and deployment (data centers to desktops), staff augmentation, and system integration. Technology Group Solutions provides expertise in capacity planning, problem assessment, problem resolution, deployment, and administration. Effective network computing requires a secure infrastructure tailored to meet your specific business needs. As a trusted, independent advisor, Technology Group Solutions offers technology procurement for all of the major manufacturers and vendors. Our customers rely on our industry veterans’ expertise in assisting their organizations to help align IT products that meet with their business direction. Our customer-centric group of professionals does not consider the job complete until a formal hand-off of the project with documentation and any required training has been delivered to your staff.

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Managed Services

There comes a point when every organization must make decisions about its network management. For some that could mean your business (and IT infrastructure) is growing beyond your ability to manage technology effectively. For others it may be that you need to minimize cost and reduce overhead.

Business Solutions

While businesses have been coping with the negative reality of a lingering recession, TGS will assist organizations with aligning themselves for the opportunities that come when the economy rebounds.

BUSINESS STATISTICS industry business data PRIMARY INDUSTRY SERVED

Public and Private Sector

naics codes

443210

sales growth % number of employees business/ technical certifications

diversity certifications

Leasing

Equipment leasing is a popular option for companies of all sizes. The Equipment Leasing Association of America estimates that 80 percent of all companies lease at least some of their equipment, and estimates are that firms leased more than $226 billion worth of goods each year. Equipment leasing is particularly favored by many small businesses, which often have future options because of limited capital.

2009

2010

2011

15%

21%

Business & diversity certifications

Professional Services

Professional services are an important to the owner that may not have the time or knowledge to deal with IT challenges that may come along. TGS provides professional services to solve IT issues.

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customer references

years

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chapter/ affiliation

nmsdc

mamsdc

wbenc

wbc- chicago

ks dept of commerce

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mbe

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mbe

cpuc

1 YR

GSA SCHEDULE HOLDER

1 YR

8(a)

1 YR

WOSB

Saint Luke’s Health System, Kansas City Power & Light, Sprint, Koch Industries, Kansas City Southern, CenturyLink

Technology Assessment

TGS will delivery industry best practice reports that will rapidly identify and address critical and potentially costly IT environmental issues. These reports will provide TGS with insight into your IT environment, identifying pain points and security gaps, and providing the opportunity to make an immediate positive impact on your IT environment.

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“TGS has been ranked by our procurement team as one of our top suppliers for over the past 5 years...” — Kimberly Jeffries Resource Manager & Supplier Diversity Saint Luke’s Health System

Technology Group Solutions 14649 West 95th Street Lenexa, KS 66215 PHONE: (913) 451-9900

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Treco, Inc. has a fully staffed construction team with over 100 years of combined experience. Treco, Inc. has the capabilities of acquiring specialized equipment needed for any particular job. An in house fabrication shop allows for prefab of piping in any size for pipeline and plant projects.

jan & Rick Trejo - OWNERs TReco, Inc.

Proven Experience And Commitment To Excellence About Us

Treco Incorporated has been providing oil & gas field services for more than 25 years. The Ulysses, Kansas office was established in 1984, and since that time Treco, Inc. expanded locations to Hugoton, Kansas and Perryton, Texas to service its growing clientele. All locations are fully staffed with managers, foremen, personnel and equipment. Treco, Inc. is able to meet all of the customer’s needs for the services listed below.

Steel and Poly Pipe Installation

Station, Facility and Plant Construction

Repair and Rehab Pipelines

Install Gathering and Metering Systems

Dirt Constracting

Commercial Fencing

Construction teams have the proficiencies of laying steel pipe in sizes up to 30”. Treco, Inc. has the expertise to set and pipe in compressors, repair existing pipelines and set and tie-in meter runs. Locating and exposing existing underground utilities is another service provided by Treco, Inc. Two hydro-vacs, along with qualified personnel, can take care of any excavation need and leave underground utilities damage free. Treco, Inc. is KCC and ICC approved to meet any hauling needs you may have. Roustabout services consist of a highly experienced workforce. Treco, Inc. can perform any type of job, from setting tank batteries and building salt water disposals to trenching and laying electric and water lines. Extensive experience is offered in setting pumping units of all sizes, heater treaters and separators. Treco, Inc. has the manpower and equipment to maintain roads, build locations and haul a wide variety of materials. Mowing of locations and lease roads is also provided. Treco, Inc. also installs commercial fencing of all types made to your specifications. Treco, Inc. has built several water flood systems to aid in the recovery of oil, which includes several miles of fiberglass pipe, road bores and electric lines.

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Safety

Safety in the oil and gas field is of the utmost importance and the management of Treco, Inc. believes that safety is the key to success. This belief has led to a top down, bottom up safety strategy which involves the entire entity. Treco, Inc. has taken multiple steps to ensure that the safety of employees is not compromised by using proactive programs that not only seek to meet OSHA requirements, but exceed even the most stringent industry standards. Being a safety leader in the oil and gas industry not only means having policies that align with requirements, but also having employees that believe and practice safety.

PRIMARY Industry served

OIL AND GAS FIELDS

naics codes

Training

Treco, Inc. provides training to all employees in their specific vocational fields. Training is a key strategy in order to maintain safety, health, quality, and efficiency. Training is conducted by knowledgeable staff with an all inclusive approach including classroom instruction, computer based training, hands on applications, and field training.

Qualifications

BUSINESS STATISTICS industry business data

There are many qualifications required in order to service the oil and gas industry, and Treco, Inc. is able to meet these qualifications. From Federal DOT Operators Qualifications (OQ) all the way to SafeLand credentials, Treco, Inc. is able to deliver qualified individuals for the specific needs of our clientele. Treco, Inc. is also a member of ISNET World and SSQ PEC Premier.

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140

121

144

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organization

chapter/ affiliation

diversity certifications

NMSDC

MAMSDC

OUR CUSTOMERS

Anadarko Petroleum Corp. Atmos Energy BP Chesapeake Energy Cimarex Energy DCP Midstream Devon Energy Energy Transfer Exxon Mobil Corp. Occidental Petroleum Oneok Partners Panhandle Eastern Corp. Pioneer Natural Resources Praxair, Inc. Whiting Oil & Gas Corp. WTG XTO Energy

Treco, Inc. 2871 West Oklahoma PO Box 493 Ulysses, Kansas 67880 Phone (620) 356-4785 Treco, Inc. 823 East 11th PO Box 637 Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Phone (620) 544-2606 Treco, Inc. 12785 Loop 143 PO Box 1132 Perryton, Texas 79070 Phone (806) 648-2870

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The Harvard Business Review reported sick employees cost American businesses over $150 billion a year in lost productivity. One sick employee can cost your company up to $500 per illness.

Mo Bashar - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Unlimited Building Maintenance

Cleaning With Your Health In Mind About Us

Unlimited Building Maintenance, LLC (UBM) is a privately held corporation assisting building managers throughout the Greater Kansas City area. With decades of experience in the cleaning and maintenance industry, we have the experience, knowledge, and service focus it takes to be a maintenance management consulting company. We’ll work with you to create a highly effective, economical building maintenance program. And we’ll manage the whole program for you, so you’re free to do your real job.

Companies that use old-fashioned vacuums and wet mops leave lots of dirt and germs on your floors. But UBM uses Green Seal® Certified Chemistry and EPA registered products and techniques to “clean the unseen”—bacteria that can cause illness. After cleaning, we measure the area’s bacteria level, to be sure the area is sparkling clean and healthy. Empty space means lost profit. Keep your spaces occupied with UBM’s Cleaning for Health program. When UBM keeps your building clean, fresh and sanitary, tenants will be healthier and happier. Kansas City clients who choose UBM’s Cleaning for Health program can reduce absenteeism due to illness by up to 33%. That’s how Cleaning for Health can help building managers with higher tenant retention, fewer complaints, and higher lease asking prices. UBM’s Cleaning for Health program can help you: Retain tenants Reduce tenant complaints Improve retail sales in your building Command higher lease asking prices Keep more profit

UBM’s green cleaning programs promote health and safety while having a minimal impact on the environment.

Cross-contamination spreads germs that cause illness. Stop the cycle of cross-contamination. Flu viruses can live on surfaces for up to 72 hours. During that time, a lot of people can pick up disease germs from touching those surfaces. But UBM’s exclusive “Touch Point” cleaning regimen kills germs, so they don’t spread. Our High-Flow Fluid Extraction System removes biofilms and infectious microorganisms that conventional cleaning can not.

Keep employees healthier and more productive. UBM’s Cleaning for Health program can help you: Cut absenteeism by up to 33%. Improve productivity by reducing sick days. Reduce employee health insurance claims and co-pays.

To reduce the chance of bacteria migrating throughout your building, UBM recommends that your entry mat be at least 20 feet long, and that it be cleaned daily, not just weekly. We also recommend hand sanitizer stations near your entrances to reduce germs coming in from outside.

Cleaning for Health program

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UBM’s Core Operating Principles

the GREEN Clean institute

Taking the lead in any industry is not a simple task, but Unlimited Building Maintenance enjoys being a positive force in the janitorial business. In fact, Unlimited Building Maintenance of Kansas City is one of the newest Green Clean Institute Firm certifications. While many companies choose only to post a Green promise or logo on their website, UBM demonstrated its commitment to the industry by gaining Green Clean Institute certification. In less than two weeks, the UBM team completed their training and were on to the 180 Degree Assessment that would allow Unlimited Building Maintenance to implement the Green program over the next months and years. Going Green is not a one-time decision or a short-term project. It takes a while to get the training done, ideas in place, and gradually move the company into a serious Green operation. It involves replacing the products on the shelves, training workers on the products, and replacing equipment. Standard vacuums cycle out as new HEPA vacuums are brought in. Even items like trash bags, doormats, and cleaning cloths are part of the process. The workers at Unlimited Building Maintenance can proudly say that they EARNED their Green Janitorial certification from the highly recognized Green Clean Institute.

sERVICE

Customer Commitment Every customer counts. We work hard to build meaningful partnerships with our customers – partnerships that allow us to anticipate our clients’ needs and proactively manage the maintenance of each building. Quality Quality is essential. We provide quality service by thoroughly training our employees and by carrying out proactive and routine building inspections. Personal Accountability UBM clients can depend on us, without hesitation. We hold all our employees accountable for delivering on our promised commitments. We’re quick to acknowledge our mistakes and take immediate action to make a situation right. Integrity We conduct our business with the highest ethical and moral standards. Our leadership team is always first in setting the right example and ensuring our staff understands our expectations.

Business Statistics INDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA Primary Industry Served

SANITATION AND JANITORIAL

NAICS Codes

561710,561720,561790

BUSINESS & DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS

You can count on UBM to provide comprehensive service in Kansas City—from consultation, to cleaning, to 24/7 emergency response. UBM quality control managers and field operation inspectors to make sure you’re getting the most value for your budget, by inspecting every job.

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Years

Organization

Chapter/ Affiliation

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MAMSDC

GCI

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Construction With $8 billion in annual construction volume, Turner Construction is a firm that thinks globally and builds locally. Part of Turner Construction’s success is its serious dedication to including minority-and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs) in their projects. Turner Construction’s objectives are to increase visibility, improve economic viability, and expand opportunities for M/WBEs. To do this, Turner Construction has implemented lofty inclusion goals and an impressive educational program. Since 1980, Turner Construction’s total contracts awarded to M/WBEs and involvement with M/WBE joint venture partnerships has totaled over $12 billion. In 2011, Turner Construction spent over $1.1 billion with M/WBEs across the country with more than 3,600 contracts. This marked the seventh consecutive year that Turner Construction met or exceeded its annual M/WBE participation goal of one billion dollars. Because of these impressive figures, Turner Construction has received more than 100 awards for leadership in utilization of M/WBEs. In 2012, Turner Construction has been selected as one of “America’s Top Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities” for the third consecutive year. While Turner Construction has 5,000 employees in offices around the world, the Kansas City office currently has about 100 employees. Founded in 1988, the Kansas City office serves a four-state area of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa. Over the past five years, the Kansas City office has awarded more than $108 million to minority-owned businesses and $115 million to women-owned businesses

ExCEEding ExpECtations in M/WBE partiCipation

in the metro area. Contracts with M/WBEs through projects in the Kansas City Turner Construction office reached over $48 million in 2011 alone; representing 22 percent of overall business. Turner Construction works on some of the highest profile projects in Kansas City, as well as across the country, and consistently exceeds its already ambitious supplier diversity goals; treating these goals not as maximums, but as minimums.

Inside Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway

Instances of Turner Construction going above and beyond their commitment to diversity are prevalent in many top projects in the Kansas City area. The Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway opened in early 2012 to much excitement, along with praise for Turner Construction f0r exceeding its M/WBE and local business participation goals. Initially, participation goals sought to include 15 percent locally owned, 15 percent minority-owned and 7 percent women-owned businesses for construction, a combined goal of 28 percent. Out of all the construction contracts managed by Turner Construction sent out for

bids, the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway project utilized 44 percent locally owned businesses, 16 percent for minority-owned businesses and nearly 26 percent for women-owned businesses, a combined total of 86 percent. Businesses that qualified for multiple categories were included in the statistics for all applicable categories.

minority and women business utilization was a key factor, which included McKissack & McKissack and the Gilford Corporation, nationally viable minority firms that were chosen as our joint venture partners. The goal was to have visible minority and women businesses construct the project. These firms were main players in the successful completion of the MLK National Memorial. We simply followed our corporate goal by enhancing the utilization of minority firms, as we have for over forty years,” adds Mr. Smith.

“We were blessed to be selected as the construction manager on such a worldwide viable project as the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project in Washington, DC,”

The new Arrowhead Stadium

Additionally, Turner Construction participated in a recent project at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs. Turner Construction worked on a large-scale improvement project for Arrowhead Stadium, using 19 percent MBE contractors and 7 percent WBEs. As part of this project, Turner Construction teamed with Kansas City MBE, Greenleaf Construction. Earlier, on a smaller renovation and addition project at Arrowhead, Turner Construction aimed even higher and set an initial goal of 15 percent MBE, 5 percent WBE participation, and ended up achieving 24 percent and 14 percent, respectively. These notable inclusion goals are applied on projects throughout the country, including major national projects like the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, which was recently opened in Washington, DC. More than 83 percent of the over 100,000 hours worked on this project were completed by M/WBEs. Additionally, The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial project exceeded its minority business utilization goal by 38 percent. Hilton Smith, Senior Vice President for Corporate and Community Affairs at Turner Construction Company, is extremely proud of both the project and the diverse businesses involved. “We were blessed to be selected as the construction manager on such a worldwide viable project as the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project in Washington, DC,” says Mr. Smith. “The diversity of

— Hilton Smith Supplier diversity at Turner Construction is not just about inclusion and participation on projects, but also education. The Turner School of Construction Management is an eightweek course taught by professional Turner staff on such topics as risk management, construction estimating, safety and effective marketing. More than 15,000 individuals have graduated from this program over the past 40 years. This program is held at facilities across the country, and included 1,206 businesses and entrepreneurs in over 31 cities. Turner Construction will hold its 15th class in Kansas City during 2012. Graduates of the Turner School of Construction Management often become project participants after program completion. Through projects and programs like these, Turner Construction has developed a long and positive track record of utilizing M/WBEs on projects across the country. Turner Construction has maintained its sterling reputation by consistently striving to do more and also offering M/WBEs of all sizes a chance to grow, develop, and prosper.

CoNtaCt Gerri L. McQueen, Community Affairs Director P. (816) 886-4548 E. gmcqueen@tcco.com

TOP REASONS TO USE WINGGATE TRAVEL

American Express Travel Specialist:

Take advantage of these benefits when you visit WingGate Travel or contact one of our travel specialists to plan and book customized travel.

young sexton - founder WingGate Travel

The WingGate Difference ABOUT US

WingGate Travel American Express is a premier travel management and consulting company committed to providing extraordinary customer services to each and every customer. WingGate Travel is an Asian-American and minority-owned small business concern, founded in 1991 and continuously owned and operated by Young W. Sexton, a Korean-American business woman.

leadership

Young Sexton, Founder, has over 24 years of combined travel and business management experience. Burton Sexton, President, holds expertise in management information technology working with large corporate and government customers.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Leadership in WingGate Travel believes in giving back to the community and getting involved through local charitable and entrepreneurship organizations as well as educational institutions. Young Sexton holds several board membership positions for non-profit and for-profit institutions.

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Travel Is Our Business We have been in the travel business since 1991. Let us show you what over 20 years of travel experience can do for your next business and/or leisure travel. Trust in American Express Our brand is our promise, and we continue to deliver on it every day by providing our Cardmembers, along with all other customers, with extraordinary customer service. Worldwide Service With one of the world’s largest and most established travel service networks, we are there with you even when you are on your journey. The Rewards of Membership Earn Membership Rewards® points with your travel purchases with an eligible American Express Card. You can also use Pay with Points to pay for all or part of your vacation with Membership Rewards points exclusively at American Express Travel. Our Travel Specialists Work for You Planning a memorable vacation takes time — time you could be using on a vacation. Let our travel specialists do the legwork for you. Cut Through the Clutter The web is full of information and misinformation. Our travel specialists are equipped with the experience, tools, and the right relationships to help you cut through the clutter of travel options and embark on bringing you the convenience, time and cost savings that are right for you.

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Get Great Value Travel is an investment with lasting returns. Work with a travel specialist to ensure you get great value out of your travel dollars.

Our Travel Specialists Are There for You Travel brings us face to face with new worlds — the new, the novel, the wonderful. Sometimes, however, it can also deliver unexpected snags. Working with a travel specialist puts a real person on your side should you have an unexpected change in travel plans.

Top 150 Private Companies in the Kansas City Area 2009 Top 10 Fastest Growing Companies – Ingram’s 2008 Top 10 Fastest Growing Companies – Ingram’s 2008 NOVA Award – Overland Park Chamber of Commerce Top 10 Small Business of the Year 2004 – Kansas City Chamber The Professional Service Firm of the Year 2000 - SBA

BUSINESS STATISTICS INDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA

Primary Industry Served

TRAVEL

NAICS Codes

561510

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Number of Employees

2009

2010

2011

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TESTIMONIAL

“Northrop Grumman has been affiliated with WingGate Travel since 1999 in support of a major government contract on Fort Leavenworth. As part of this contract, WingGate has provided timely, cost effective service in airline tickets, hotels and rental cars for trips from 5 to 500 travelers without error for worldwide travelers. Our contract requires travel to all US Army installations in the United States, Europe, and South Korea. WingGate has mastered the art of moving large groups from all 50 states and coordinating arrivals in conjunction with major events to include the acquisition of rental cars and hotels. Our success depends on WingGate.”

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SBA

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WINGGATE TRAVEL 8645 College Boulevard Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66210 PHONE: (913) 451-9200

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“I believe in maximizing the potential of every employee through targeted training, coaching and professional development.”

Julie Hickman, MA HR - President Diversity Compliance Group, Inc.

Winner! MED Week KC 2011 Professional Services Firm of the Year About Us

Diversity Compliance & Testing Group is a certified web-based HR training, testing and Assessment Company. We solve the problem of liability in the workplace through high impact training, testing and custom developed web-based training programs. Our annual HR Compliance Testing Program for managers & employees serves to reduce potential workplace liability. Schedule your employees’ annual testing with us today!

lEADERSHIP

Annual HR Compliance Testing for Managers & Employees Our web-based HR Compliance Testing & Training Program features four subjects in one comprehensive program: Business Ethics, Employment Law, Sexual Harassment and Workplace Diversity. Ninety percent of DC&T’s clients agree that this program serves as an informative annual employee compliance training update. Converting Classroom Courses to a Web-based Delivery Platform Our curriculum development and storyboard services can launch your favorite classroom courses, speeches and lectures to a fast, efficient and widespread web-based delivery platform accessible to anyone with email access to the web. 3rd Party Confidential Climate Assessment Our confidential Climate Assessment Program provides clients with effective internal and external customer feedback in web-based, paper-based and phone survey formats. Our Climate Assessments carry a variety of customer focus points such as diversity climate and customer satisfaction. High Impact Training & Facilitation Our professional training and facilitation services provide clients with effective and highly interactive management and professional development programs. All our instructors and facilitators are experienced certified corporate trainers. INDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA

Ms. Hickman is founder and owner of Diversity Compliance & Testing Group, Inc. in Overland Park, Kansas. She has over 19 years of experience working for and with Fortune 500 corporations. Ms. Hickman has a Masters Degree in Human Resources with an emphasis in Organizational Change, Mentoring and Training. She is a recipient of the 1999 KC SCLC Black Achiever Award for Excellence in Business and Industry. Creating customizable E-Learning programs and offering curriculum development with a variety of cost-effective delivery methods such as web-based, webinars and traditional classroom is DC&T’s specialty. Passing their Annual HR Compliance Test is a badge of honor for employees striving to work more inclusively.

Primary Industry Served NAICS Codes Certifications Diversity Certifications

611430, 541611, 541612, 611410, 611699 Years

Organization

Affiliation

NMSDC

MAMSDC

STATE OF MO & KS

MBE/WBE

KCMO

MBE/DBE/SLBE

BIO NEWS BRIEF WHAT OTHERS SAY

VIDEO

Web-Based - HR Training Testing AND Assessment

www.dctlearn.com DIVERSITY COMPLIANCE GROUP 7111 W. 151st Street #45 Overland Park, KS 66223 Toll Free: (866) 869-1609 Fax: (866) 869-1016

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special editions

In addition to its regular quarterly issues, MBEConnect Profiles also releases special editions throughout the year. These editions of the magazine are focused on a specific corporation, certification entity or nonprofit organization. MBEConnect has released the OfficeMax Special Edition and plans to release other special issues in 2012.

eric harland - vice president MBECONNECT

media sponsorships

MBEConnect frequently works with some of the leading national and regional supplier diversity organizations and often serves as a media sponsor for their major events.

Going beyond the traditional printed page About Us

MBEConnect Profiles is a digital publication focused on highlighting the best and brightest minority- and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs) in the country. Diverse businesses combine traditional components (text and images) with interactive materials (including audio, video, web links, presentations and other collateral materials) to tell their story in a new and interactive way.

reading options

Go beyond the traditional printed page with a wide variety of modern reading options, perfect for any preference or device. Print Online iPad App

MEDIA KIT

Android App Interactive PDF Issuu Digital Reading Platform

How To Use Your Profile

MBEConnect offers a wide range of media services for supplier diversity events. Here are just a few services we have offered in the past, special requests and additional services may be available upon request.

Audio Recordings Video Interviews Podcasts Photography Magazine Features Social Media Promotion

Business Statistics INDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA Primary Industry Served NAICS Codes

323115, 512290, 516110, 541613, 541870

BUSINESS & DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS Business/ Technical Certifications Diversity Certifications

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Organization

Chapter/ Affiliation

NMSDC

MAMSDC

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SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROFESSIONALS

MBECONNECT 9401 INDIAN CREEK PKWY STE. 250 Overland Park, KS 66210 PHONE: (913) 469-8900

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VENDTECH ENTERPRISE, LLC

Our executive and management team bring over 75 years of combined experience in local, state, federal, and military law enforcement, training, supervision, and business development and operations.

FULL RANGE OF services

Curtis L. Whitten - PRESIDENT/ceo VENDTECH enterprise, LLC

Protect. Serve. Support who we are

VendTech Enterprise is a professional, fullservice, security and investigations firm based in the Heartland of America. Our objective, from incorporation in 2005, has been to offer the highest quality of protection services to state and federal government agencies, municipalities, and commercial clients both small and large. We are the industry’s answer to a call for integrity, character, and loyalty.

our history

Building relationships and understanding the dynamics of client protection needs has aided VendTech in developing a full-line of industry services and expanding our core capabilities. We offer any organization the opportunity to consolidate the search, implementation, and execution of its security operations ensuring 100% compliance, service continuity, and cost-savings.

Protective Services Operational Security (OPSEC) Services Personnel Security Services Security System Services Facility Support Services

Business Statistics INDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA Primary Industry Served NAICS Codes

Our capability grew and developed rapidly to assess, analyze, and manage risk mitigation strategies for commercial security projects, and now encompasses providing multi-disciplined security services to various federal agencies including, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, and Department of the Interior. In February of 2012, VendTech Enterprise, in joint venture with large minority-owned Securiguard Inc., was awarded a federal contract for guard services providing over 655 personnel for more than $300M over a 5 year period.

561612, 561621, 541690, 238210

BUSINESS & DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS Business/ Technical Certifications

Years

Organization

Chapter/ Affiliation

NMSDC

MAMSDC

SBA

SDB

Department of Transportation

DBE

Diversity Certifications

FEDERAL CERTIFICATION

our executives

Curtis L. Whitten, President/Founder of VendTech Enterprise LLC, has served his country with distinction as a former Special Agent with the DEA and special investigator with state and local authorities in a career spanning over 25 years.

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TYPE

8(a)

www.vendtechenterprise.com VENDTECH ENTERPRISE, LLC

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SECURITY

vendtech enterprise, LLC 260 N. Rock Road, STE. 218 Wichita KS - 67206-2265 PHONE: (316) 689-6850 FAX : (316) 689-0662

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Building business through collaboration

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Diversity

Value We’re building a world of difference. Together. We value the participation of diverse suppliers and contractors to help us serve our clients’ business needs and meet their most complex challenges. By encouraging diversity in perspectives, backgrounds and cultures, we believe we widen the spectrum of solutions offered to clients. By working with diverse suppliers we are changing lives for the better. Visit bv.com/procurement for more information. That’s the Black & Veatch difference.

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A-S-K Associates, Inc.

Cherokee Construction, Inc.

Diggs Construction, LLC

#1 Limo Service

Aspen Printing Company

Cherokee Distribution Services, Inc.

Digital Intelligence Systems Corp. dba DISYS

Chi-Mo, Inc.

Digital Printing Services, Inc.

A A and F Painting Accent Controls, Inc. Advanced Food Solutions, Inc. Advanced Lawn Care & Fertilizer, Inc.

Athena Communications Aztec Signs and Designs Balman Enterprises, LLC Baldwin Electric, LLC Bartech Group, Inc. (The)

CJ Construction Co. CMA Group, LLC

Diverse ID Products of Florida, LLC

Compact Concepts Environmental Products Company

Diversity Compliance & Testing Group, Inc.

Bay's, Inc.

Complete Building Maintenance Services, LLC

AFC LC, LLC

Bear Claw Construction Management LLC

Complete Carpet Care, Inc.

AGA Group, LLC (The)

Bellewether Ltd

Aimtek, Inc.

Best Clean Janitorial Service

Controlled Environment Products, Inc.

Alexander Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

Best Corporation, Inc.

Cory Group (The)

Best Harvest Bakeries

CP&Y, Inc.

BG Capital, LLC dba Li'l Guy Foods

CrossInnovation, LLC

Advanced Machine, Inc.

Allen Commercial Cleaning Services, LLC Alliance Industries, LLC

Computerized Auto Search

Big Momma's Bakery-Cafe

Crossland Construction Company, Inc.

Brad's Mega Store

Crystal Clear Enterprise, Inc.

ALW Sourcing, LLC

Brass/Ross Vending

Custom Engineering, Inc.

AMC Industries, LLC

Breckco Construction Company, Inc.

Custom Maintenance Solutions, LLC

Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc.

American Digital Security, LLC

Burtin & Associates, Inc.

American Legacy Construction Group, Inc.

American Osage Consulting, Inc.

C & K United Sheet Metal and Mechanical, Inc.

AM-Rail Construction, Inc.

Cable-Dahmer Chevrolet, Inc.

APP Painting, LLC Applied Marketing Research, Inc.

Capital Renovations, Inc. Care Dynamics, Inc.

DML Enterprises DNA Trucking, Inc. dba DNA Multi Services DSM Contracting DTW Entertainment, LLC dba Qudos DuBois Consultants, Inc. DuraComm Corporation

E E & E Commercial Flooring, LLC E.E. Bailey Building Material & Supply, Inc. Early & Miranda, P.C. ECCO Select Corporation

D.E.L.L. Plaster & Drywall Construction, Inc.

Eminence Consulting Group/KC Tournament Baseball

Dana Environmental, LLC

En Pointe Technologies, Inc.

Danmar, LLC

Enciso Construction, LLC

Data Locker, Inc.

Entelli Consulting, LLC

Davis Safety Supply (DSS)

Enterprise Pals, Inc. Entrepreneurs Enterprises

Appraisal Associates, LLC

Carter Broadcast Group, Inc.

DESMAN, Inc. dba Desman Associates

Arambula Construction Co., Inc.

Cason Building Maintenance, Inc.

Detroit Piping Group Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

CCD Construction Services

DG Business Solutions, Inc.

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Divine Floral Designs, LLC

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MAMSDC MBEs Givens Cleaning Contractors, Inc.

Evolv Solutions, LLC

Global Aviation Technologies, LLC

Infosoft, Inc.

Ewell Construction, Inc.

Global Control Systems, Inc.

Expert Electric, LLC

Godbold, Inc.

Gonzales Communications, Inc.

Eternal Entertainment Evolv Financial Services, LLC

Faison Office Products Company

Gonzalez Companies, LLC

Fambrough and Associates, Inc.

Gonzalez, Saggio & Harlan, LLP

FICO Associates

GPW and Associates, LLC

Fields & Brown, LLC

G-Q CISCO, Inc. dba Garcia-Quinn Construction & Industrial Supply Co., Inc.

Fillcor, LLC dba Integra Asset Management Filtronetics

GR Perez Construction Management, Inc.

First Response Construction, LLC

Greenleaf Construction Co., Inc.

Flick Seed Company

GSC Lighting & Supply

Fore Course Media, LLC

Guy Brown Management, LLC dba Guy Brown

Forever Yours Glass Etchings Freedom Electric Professionals, Inc. Frontier Bag Company, Inc. FSC, Inc. Fulnecky Enterprises, LLC

G Gaffney's Protective Maintenance, Inc. dba Gaffney's PMI Gates Bar B-Q, Inc.

H Heartland Fabrication & Machine, Inc.

ICG Innovative Solutions Consulting Group, Inc. IT Consulting Services, Inc. IT-Stewardship, LLC

J J.F. Duncan Industries, Inc. dba Duray Jamerson Millworks & Manufacturing, Inc.

Current as of April 30, 2012

King Long Term Care Facility, Inc. King Supply Company Kingstons Distributing Kiwook Lee, LLC dba Plaza Ford Ideal Laundry & Dry Cleaners KK Charles Communications, LLC Knight Maintenance Services, Inc. KNK Telecom, LLC

James K. Coy Construction, Inc.

L & T Machining, Inc.

Jayhawk Window Cleaning Company, Inc.

Label Arts, LLC

Jim-Dar Enterprises JMA Information Technology, Inc. John Lindsay Esq

La Chinita Restaurant Inc. LaCosta Facility Support Services, Inc. Lewis Block & Supply Company

Johnson's Demolition

LHP Transportation Services, Inc.

Jordon Foods Company, Inc.

Lisala Computer Systems

JSI, LLC

Little Bird Marketing

Juicehead Media

Littlejohn & Sons Hauling, LLC

HMC Enterprise Corp.

Longbranch Communications

Hodnett Photographics, LLC

K. H. Holdings, LLC dba R. J. Kool Company, Inc.

Luevano Hart Construction, LLC

Hoffman-Cortes Contracting Co.

Kaul Glove & Manufacturing Co. dba Choctaw-Kaul Distribution Company

Lynch Electrical, Inc.

Heritage Fabrication, Inc. High Quality Plastics, Inc.

Holloway & Mouton Essayons, LLC

KC Sign Express, Inc.

MAMSDC MBEs M

Mariner Wealth Advisors, LLC

National Insurance Consultants, Inc.

Marketing One Group LLC dba Major Player

NRGC, Inc.

Markin Group (The) dba Distribution By Air Kansas City Martin Leadership & Management Development, LLC Maximum Business Solutions, Inc. MBEConnect

Current as of April 30, 2012

Professional Energy Services

Rodriguez Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

Professional Elevator Services, Inc.

Rod-Techs, Inc.

Professional Environmental Engineers, Inc.

Roof Mechanics, Inc. Rosales Masonry Co., LLC

Oliver Construction

Professional Services and Resources, Inc.

Omni Packaging Corporation

Promo Depot, Inc.

One Way Cleaning Company, Inc.

Saicon Consultants, Inc.

QMD International, Inc.

Saigan Technologies, Inc.

Qnet Information Services QTI, Inc.

Satellite Janitorial Company, Inc.

Quest Environmental & Safety Products, Inc.

Schwerdt Contract Interiors, Inc.

Quinn David & Associates, LLC

SE3, LLC

Optimistic Lighting Maintenance LLC

S S & S Financial Services, LLC Sabio Logic, Inc.

McDaniel Hazley Group, Inc.

McGreevy's Mid West Meat Company

P/Strada, LLC

McTech Corp

Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Transit, Ltd

Meeting Excellence, Inc.

Peppard Construction

Metal-ERA, Inc.

R Rafael Vinoly Architects, PC

SH Environmental Services, Inc.

MetaProUSALLC

Perfect Output of Kansas City, LLC Performance Packaging Group, LLC

Rail Car Services

SHI International Corp.

Metropolitan Maintenance Service

Perinatal Resource dba The CPR Lady

Smoot Construction Company of Ohio

Mid-America Sign, LLC

Ramsey & Associates Design, Inc. Rangel Distributing Co.

Soda Pop Graphics

RC Royals & Associates, LLC

Southern Film Extruders, Inc.

MidStates Environmental Services, LLC Milam Contracting, LLC Missouri Office Systems & Supplies, Inc. Montage Asset Management, LLC

Pegasus Cleaning Company

Pioneer Awards & Advertising Specialty Co. Pitt Plastics, Inc. Plaza Maintenance Products & Chemical Specialties

MRS Distributors

Pomerantz Acquisition Corp. dba A. Pomerantz & Co.

MS Inspection & Logistics, Inc.

Primetech Solutions, Inc. dba Primetech Paper Rolls

Multipack Company, Inc.

Pro Metals, LLC

Moody Nolan, Inc.

Pro Plumbing, Inc. dba

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RC-BAC, Inc. dba CertaPro Painters Red Cloud Adhesives, Inc. Relay For Business Reynolds Electric, Inc. Riojas Enterprises, Inc. Riteway Maintenance & Supply, LLC

Serenity Janitorial Cleaning Services

Speedpro Imaging-KC North, LLC Staffing Impact Star Cleaning Service Stewart Town Coffee, LLC Strategic Recruiting Solutions

RMD Solutions, LLC Robinson's Delivery Service, Inc.

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MAMSDC MBEs StresSolutions, LLC Strong Supply, Inc. Summers Advisory Group (The) Sun Cabinetry, LLC Sun Marble, LLC

Tier One Property Services, LLC Tinmaster, Inc. Titan Environmental Services, Inc. Topeka Capital Markets, Inc.

Veracity Consulting, Inc. Vierra Logistics & Services, LLC VistaConnections, Inc.

W We R, LLC

Symmetry Consulting, LLC

Total Sodding & Seeding, Inc.

Synergy Systems, Inc.

Transtecs Corporation

West Central Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Synergy Tek, LLC dba Synergy Tech Consulting

Treco, Inc.

Westirland Industries, Inc.

Trice Education Resources, Inc.

Whatever It Takes Electrical Contractors

Taikan Company, Inc.

T-Shirt King, Inc.

TAJ Technologies, Inc.

White & Associates Commercial & Residential Real Estate Services

Tech Services To Go dba TSI Engineering, Inc.

U.S. Facilities, Inc.

Whitley Construction Company, LLC

United Beverage Co., LP

WillCo Technologies, Inc.

Universal Management, Inc.

Williams Law, LLC

Technology Solutions

Universal Suppliers

TecIntel, LLC

Unlimited Building Maintenance

WingGate Enterprises Network, LLC dba WingGate Travel

Woodley Building Maintenance

Technology Group Solutions, LLC

Thompson Hospitality Services, LLC Thor Construction, Inc. Three Feathers Construction & Sales, LLC dba 3-Feathers Three Wishes Investments (TWI) Thunderbird Eelctric, LLC

V5-VisionFive Valdes & Moreno, Inc. Vazquez Commercial Contracting, LLC Vend-Tech Enterprise, LLC

World Wide Technology, Inc.

Z Zones, Inc.

Current as of April 30, 2012

MAMSDC Corporations

Current as of April 30, 2012

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CAS Construction, LLC

Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Hawker Beechcraft

Cates Sheet Metal

F Federal Reserve Bank

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City

Cessna Aircraft Company

FedEx Corporation

Honeywell Aerospace

City of Kansas City, MO

Foley Company

City of Wichita

Ford Motor Company

Anschutz Entertainment Group, Inc.

Colgate-Palmolive Company

Full Employment Council

ApComPower, Inc. (Alstom)

Collective Brands, Inc.

J.E. Dunn Construction Group, Inc.

Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa

Commercial Lithographing Company, Inc.

Garney Holding Company, Inc.

Jackson County, Missouri

Cox Communications, Inc.

General Motors Corporation

ATK Small Caliber Systems

CVS Caremark Corporation

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Ball Corporation

Dillon Stores

Bank of Kansas City, N.A.

Dondlinger & Sons Construction Co., Inc.

100X Marketing Group, Inc.

A Ameren Corporation American Family Mutual Insurance Company Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City

Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Kansas City

Bayer Business & Technology Services Belfonte Ice Cream and Dairy Foods

CenturyLink Corporation

First Citizens Bank

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.

Hallmark Cards, Inc. Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Harrah's North Kansas City

HCA Midwest Division

I Isle of Capri Casino

Johnson Controls, Inc.

K Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Kansas City Board of Public Utilities Kansas City Chiefs Football Club, Inc.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Bicknell Family Holding Company, LLC

Perceive it.

Black & Veatch Corporation Black Hills Energy-Wichita Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

Achieve it.

Believe it.

BNSF Railway Company Board of Police Commissioners Builders' Association Burns & McDonnell Engineering

At UMB, we continuously explore opportunities to strengthen diversity, an essential component of our culture. We vow to keep these commitments going strong for generations to come.

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MAMSDC Corporations

Current as of April 30, 2012

Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City Public Schools Kansas City Royals Baseball Club Kansas City Southern Railway

Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP

OfficeMax, Inc.

Sodexo, Inc.

U.S. Engineering Co.

Sosland Companies, Inc.

UMB Financial Corporation

Sprint Nextel Corporation

United Parcel Service, Inc.

St. Jo Frontier Casino

University of Missouri System

P Plastic Enterprises Co., Inc. PNC Financial Services Group

State Farm Insurance Companies

Principal Financial Group

Stowers Institute for Medical Research

KCP&L

Privitera Properties

Kellogg, Brown & Root (KBR)

Procter & Gamble Company

Kroger Company

L Lowe's Companies, Inc.

M Major League Baseball Mazuma Credit Union

R Rockhurst University

Straub Construction Co., Inc.

W Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors Wichita Airport Authority Wichita Public Schools USD 259

Tension Envelope Corp. Thales ATM

Saint Luke's Health System

Turner Construction

Sara Lee Corporation

Tyson Foods, Inc.

Sedgwick County Government

MC Realty Group, LLC McCownGordon Construction, LLC

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Metropolitan Community College MidAmerican Credit Union Missouri Gas Energy MRIGlobal Multi Service Corporation

N Nabholz Construction National Association of Insurance Commissioners NNSA's Kansas City Plant Managed By Honeywell

The power of diversity is more than recognizing differences. It’s when each of our lives intertwines in meaningful ways.

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